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Table of Contents
About The Book
They said that the first generation of man was brought low by its appetites: for knowledge, for power, for wealth. It was so great, the Lord sent his own Daughter to bring fire and devastation to the world.
Brothers Clive and Clover Hamill, the sons of a well-respected Descendant minister, have spent their lives spreading that gospel. But when their traveling ministry discovers a community called Sophia that's intent on rediscovering the blasphemous technologies of the past, a chain of events will be set in motion.
Alongside Gemma Poplin, Clive’s childhood sweetheart, and Paz Dedios, a revolutionary who dreams of overthrowing the Descendancy, Clive’s and Clover’s paths will diverge, and each will play a part in determining the fate of humanity itself.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 3, 2017)
- Length: 400 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481468404
- Grades: 9 and up
- Ages: 14 - 99
- Lexile ® 840L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
"Wallach builds a plausible world with richly evocative descriptions of action…a provocative novel of a society riven by subterfuge and zealotry."
– Kirkus Reviews
"The story...carries the reader along for a wild ride that will leave them anxious for the next volume."
– Booklist
"The language is authentic and engaging.This is not a typical dystopian novel, but readers who enjoy a thoughtful storyline will enjoy this first book in a promising series."
– VOYA
"Wallach’s latest is a haunting exploration of our world’s struggles with religion, war, and learning...This beautiful and heartbreaking tale will have all readers eagerly anticipating the next installment."
– School Library Journal
*2017 PARENTS' CHOICE RECOMMENDED
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