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Description
Forty years after a devastating flood transformed Earth's surface, twins Will and Annalie must navigate a world divided between flood-damaged slums and the strict Admiralty-controlled boarding school where Annalie now lives. When the Admiralty raids their father's workshop and threatens Annalie at school, the siblings team up with unlikely allies and a technologically enhanced parrot to cross an ocean and find their missing father. This first book in a middle grades series contains violence.
Quick Summary
The book stands out because it combines survival thrills with a heartwarming sibling duo and an AI-enhanced parrot sidekick navigating a drowned world. Readers will dive into high-stakes ocean crossings, mysterious strangers, and the quest to find their missing father while the talking parrot steals every scene. If your kid loves the mystery and survival elements of "The Giver" mixed with the animal companion humor of "Hoot," they'll be completely hooked. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who enjoy action-packed stories with humor and heart.