

“…a blistering debut novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that's bit a eerie as it is timely. One of the most anticipated debut novels of 2026.”
- AUTHOR - ACTOR - DIRECTOR-
JAMES CLEARY
Pen name for
James DeVita
Sara O’ Keeffe | Literary Agent
Andrew Nurnberg Associates
info@nurnberg.co.uk
Kaila Mundell-Hill | Publicity
kmundellhill@penguinrandomhouse.com

Published by Penguin Random House, USA; HarperCollins, UK; as well as in Germany, France and Italy
THE BOOKS

American Booksellers Association Pick of the List
“. . .an engrossingand very human
portrayal of such a fantasticalsubject.
American Library Association Booklist
"... a cheerfully diverting fantasy about a boy
who demonstrates that you really can become
anything you want—if you onlybelieve."
The Center for Children's Books
Best Booksof 2001
Virginia Center for Children’s Books
Best Bets for the classroom 2001
