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The Road to Winter

By Mark Smith
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The Road to Winter by Mark Smith is a gripping young adult novel set in a dystopian future where a deadly virus has wiped out much of the population. The story follows Finn, a resourceful teenager living alone in a small coastal town. As he navigates the dangers of this new world, he encounters unexpected allies and faces challenges that test his survival skills and moral values.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a gripping post-apocalyptic adventure focusing on survival and resilience. Set in a dystopian world, it's perfect for readers who are drawn to character-driven narratives filled with suspense, danger, and the exploration of deep bonds between people facing adversity.

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Finn has survived alone for two years since the virus that killed everyone. When a stranger arrives, everything changes forever.

A survival story so enthralling the publisher is offering a money-back guarantee readers will love it- see back page for details.

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Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast. He has stayed alive for two winters, keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage.

But Finn's isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a siley - an asylum seeker - and she has escaped from Ramage, who had enslaved her and her younger sister, Kas. Rose is desperate, sick, and needs Finn's help. And Ramage wants the girls back - at any cost.

The Road to Winter by Mark Smith explores themes of survival, isolation, and the human spirit in the face of adversities.

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The Road to Winter by Mark Smith is praised as a fast-paced and gripping young adult dystopian novel set on the Australian coast. It combines survival elements with socio-political themes, capturing readers with its thrilling narrative and well-drawn characters. The novel's evocative setting and relatable protagonist enhance its appeal, and though targeted at young adults, it resonates across age groups, inviting thoughtful discussion. This debut effort from Smith is noted for its engaging style and potential influence within the genre.

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ISBN: 9781925355123

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Mark Smith Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Mark Smith lives on Victoria's Surf Coast where he writes and runs outdoor education programs for young adults. His writing has won a number of awards and has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Review of Australian Fiction and the Big Issue. The Road to Winter is his first book.

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