The Drowned Cities
The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on May 7, 2013, is a reprint edition comprising 434 pages. This book presents a haunting narrative set in a dystopian future America, where young refugees Mahlia and Mouse navigate a world filled with violence and grief. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when they encounter Tool, a bioengineered war beast, leading them into a perilous situation that tests their loyalty and survival instincts.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of friendship and the harsh realities of survival in a war-torn landscape. The story delves into themes of social issues and the impact of violence on youth, as Mahlia and Mouse confront difficult choices that could alter their fates. This edition invites readers to engage with the intense action and adventure that unfolds as the characters grapple with their circumstances and the quest for freedom amidst chaos.
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This thrilling companion to Paolo Bacigalupi’s Michael L. Printz Award winner Ship Breaker is a haunting and powerful story of loyalty, survival, and heart-pounding adventure.
In a dark future America where violence, terror, and grief touch everyone, young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. But when they discover a wounded half-man–a bioengineered war beast named Tool–who is being hunted by a vengeful band of soldiers, their fragile existence quickly collapses. One is taken prisoner by merciless soldier boys, and the other is faced with an impossible decision: Risk everything to save a friend, or flee to a place where freedom might finally be possible.
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