14-year-old India Smythe is dating Rich Evans, the kind geek with the extra- long forehead. But life still isn't easy; not when you have to deal with meet- the-parents dinners, disastrous revision techniques, smug tutors who think you fancy them and online love surveys that ask if your boyfriend is more lion or chipmunk. Not to mention lockdown...
In a flooded Britain of 2059, the fate of its youth hinges on a critical exam at age 15, determining their future in the Territory or banishment to the Wetlands. As the final installment of the Territory trilogy unfolds, Noa, Jack, and Raf confront oppressive authorities and seek to dismantle the wall separating them from the truth. Their journey explores themes of resilience, freedom, and the quest for knowledge in a dystopian world.
Arthur is dying. He must transition within the next four weeks or face permanent memory loss. Alba is studying, preparing to impress the Mentors in an all-important interview. If she's picked as the next Apprentice she will be reunited with her best friend and cross the Wilderness for the first time.
Second in The Territory trilogy. The year is 2059. 15-year-old Noa Blake has to take an exam to stay in the Territory - but her childhood friend Jack has been sent to disease-ridden Wetlands where few people survive. Noa and new boyfriend Raf have vowed to rescue Jack, but how?
Set in a flooded Britain where land is a precious commodity, the story follows Noa, who faces a critical exam at 15 that determines her fate. Success allows her to remain in the Territory, while failure means banishment to the dangerous Wetlands. Unlike wealthy families who can purchase advantages for their children, Noa, a 'Norm,' must rely solely on her own abilities to secure her future. The narrative explores themes of class disparity, survival, and the struggle for belonging in a harsh, divided society.