The Electric Kingdom
The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold, published by Viking in 2021, is a young adult fiction novel that spans 421 pages. This story unfolds in a world ravaged by a deadly Fly Flu, leaving behind a desolate landscape. The narrative follows several survivors, including Nico and her dog, who embark on a journey to locate a mythical portal, alongside Kit, a young artist raised in an abandoned cinema, and the mysterious Deliverer, who seeks to restore the world.
Readers will encounter themes of survival and adventure as these characters navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic New England. Each character is driven by their own quest for hope and meaning in a transformed reality, facing the dangers posed by swarms of infected Flies. The Electric Kingdom presents a vivid exploration of resilience and the human spirit amidst chaos, inviting readers to reflect on the fragility of life and the pursuit of light in dark times.
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When a deadly Fly Flu sweeps the globe, it leaves a shell of the world that once was. Among the survivors are Nico and her dog, on a voyage devised by Nico’s father to find a mythical portal; a young artist named Kit, raised in an old abandoned cinema; and the enigmatic Deliverer, who lives Life after Life in an attempt to put the world back together. As swarms of infected Flies roam the earth, these few survivors navigate the woods of post-apocalyptic New England, each on their own quest to find life and light in a world gone dark. — adapted from jacket.
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