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A thrilling dystopic story from Roland Smith about how far people will go to survive -- perfect for fans ofDry and Distress Signal.On the morning of Henry Ludds thirteenth birthday, the power goes out. No phones, no news, and planes are literally falling out of the sky. Henrys father was away from the family farm and he has not returned. Its worrisome as people descend into lawlessness.Four months later, the electricity still hasnt come back. While Henrys family is protected in their walled compound with wind turbines fueling their electricity, the rest of their area has suffered. Henrys father still hasnt been found. Determined to find him, Henry ventures out with a trading crew to the zoo where his dad was last seen. After the truck is hijacked and Henry is left behind, hes forced to travel alone through the unruly world of the Switch. But his journey home will lead him to cross paths with the people who took his dad and have been trying to take over his familys land and resources ever since.Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jacks Run, Zachs Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com.Book specifications:Dimensions: 211 x 142Author: Roland SmithCover type: HardcoverPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 11Pages: 304Language: EnglishPublisher: Scholastic PressWeight: 363 g
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