The Scavengers
The Scavengers by Michael Perry is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins on September 2, 2014. This imaginative and humorous story follows Maggie, who renames herself “Ford Falcon” after discovering a beat-up car in a junkyard. In a world where the government has offered citizens the choice to live in Bubble Cities or face the outside, Ford’s family opts to survive in the remnants of the old world, scavenging for useful items to barter with others living “OutBubble.”
Readers will find an action-packed adventure intertwined with themes of survival, friendship, and self-discovery. As Ford navigates the challenges of her environment, she must summon her inner strength to rescue her family after they go missing. The narrative explores the dynamics of family and community in a unique setting where discarded items become vital for survival. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for young readers seeking an engaging tale of resilience and resourcefulness.
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Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember meets Louis Sachar’s Holes in this imaginative and humorous middle grade debut from Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author of the adult novels Population: 485 and Truck: A Love Story.
When the world started to fall apart, the government gave everyone two choices: move into the Bubble Cities…or take their chances outside.
Maggie’s family chose to live in the world that was left behind. Deciding it’s time to grow up and grow tough, Maggie rechristens herself “Ford Falcon”—a name inspired by the beat-up car she finds at a nearby junkyard.
Ford’s family goes to this junkyard to scavenge for things they can use or barter with the other people who live OutBubble. Her family has been able to survive this brave new world by working together. But when Ford comes home one day to discover her home ransacked and her family missing, she must find the strength to rescue her loved ones with the help of some unlikely friends.
The Scavengers is a wholly original tween novel that combines an action-packed adventure, a heartfelt family story, and a triumphant journey of self-discovery in a world where one person’s junk is another person’s key to survival. Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan, raves: “Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale.”
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