By Leyla Suzan (author)
"An urgent, inventive dystopian take on the climate crisis"
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Gripping and prescient, Leyla Suzan’s Giften cuts to the chase of the climate crisis through a haunting dystopian thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats as it provokes thought, and very possibly action, too.
Since the brutal time of The Darkening, life has been a ruthless struggle, not least for those of the Field. With the earth parched and largely fruitless, saying alive is a daily battle. As a Giften, Ruthie possesses the vital gift of being able to restore food to the barren earth. And, as such, she’s revered by her community, and wanted by a ruling regime that’s set on hunting the Giften for their uncanny skills.
And so Ruthie is compelled to undertake a high-stakes quest in the company of friends, a quest that will see them face direct conflict with the regime and its dark army. A quest on which humanity’s future might hang.
With characters readers will become deeply invested in, and in compelling style (a smooth blend of dynamic dialogue and action with tremendous atmosphere), Giften is a hauntingly pertinent novel of our times.
Ever since The Darkening, survival has been a struggle. The people of the Field toil on parched earth, trying to forge a life amid dwindling resources.
As one of the Giften, Ruthie is a saviour to her isolated community: her hands hold the rare ability to raise food from dead soil. But she is also its greatest danger.
In the City lurks a dark army, intent on hunting Giften to harness their power, destroying all who stand in their way.
With the threat growing ever stronger, Ruthie and her friends must leave behind all they have ever known and embark on a quest that will pitch them towards the City, and unknowable danger. One way or another, a battle is coming.
'Gripping, haunting and compelling. Tense and pacy, it explores ideas around the climate crisis in an original concept that's both beautiful and startling, touching on exploitation, greed but ultimately hope. Definitely one for fans of Black Mirror or John Wyndham' - Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth
'A vividly imagined dystopia furnished with memorable characters and urgent, believable conflicts' - M.R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts
Leyla Suzan is an editor who has worked in publishing for many years, editing some of our most beloved authors. Now a freelancer, while she's not writing or editing books, she can be found in her studio making woodcut prints. Giften is her debut novel.
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A BLIGHTED LAND Ever since The Darkening, survival has been a struggle. The people of the Field toil on parched earth, trying to forge a life amid dwindling resources.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Giften and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Giften features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Science Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Giften was written by Leyla Suzan and published by Pushkin Children's Books
Giften has 300 pages
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