Sanctuary
Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza, published by Penguin on August 31, 2021, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of emigration and immigration in a near-future dystopian setting. Set in 2032 America, the story follows sixteen-year-old Vali and her family as they navigate a society where citizens are tracked and undocumented immigrants face severe challenges. When a malfunction with her mother’s counterfeit chip leads to a raid by Deportation Forces, Vali and her family are forced to flee their stable life in Vermont in search of safety.
As Vali embarks on a perilous journey to reach her tía Luna in California, she must confront the harsh realities of a xenophobic government while protecting her younger brother. The narrative delves into social themes such as diversity, prejudice, and the quest for sanctuary, presenting a gripping tale of resilience and hope. With 336 pages, this edition offers a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by those seeking refuge in an increasingly hostile world.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Co-founder of the Women’s March Paola Mendoza and award-winning writer Abby Sher’s timely, haunting near-future dystopian where a young girl and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary.
It’s 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens are chipped and everyone is tracked–from buses to grocery stores. It’s almost impossible to survive as an undocumented immigrant, but that’s exactly what sixteen-year-old Vali is doing. She and her family have carved out a stable, happy life in small-town Vermont, but when Vali’s mother’s counterfeit chip starts malfunctioning and the Deportation Forces raid their town, they are forced to flee.
Now on the run, Vali and her family are desperately trying to make it to her tía Luna’s in California, a sanctuary state that is currently being walled off from the rest of the country. But when Vali’s mother is detained before their journey even really begins, Vali must carry on with her younger brother across the country to make it to safety before it’s too late.
Gripping and urgent, co-authors Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher have crafted a narrative that is as haunting as it is hopeful in envisioning a future where everyone can find sanctuary.
And don’t miss the sequel, Solis, available now!
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