By Victoria Williamson (author) Part of the Feast of Ashes series
"This dazzling dystopian novel explores sustainability and the self-serving greed of global corporations through a thrilling story of family, friendship, survival and hope"
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Feast of Ashes , Victoria Williamson’s first novel for older readers, presents a stimulating story set in a dystopian wasteland in which the earth’s eco-systems have been obliterated. Shot-through with the impulse to survive, the palpable bravery of its young protagonists, and the urgent need to nourish and protect the environment, Feast of Ashes is a multi- layered novel that kicks off a new series in impressive style.
Having been raised in the safe haven of Eden Five in the colossal greenhouse of a colossal corporation, 16-year-old Adina has always felt safe. But then: “I’ll never forget the date September the third, 2123. How could I? That was the day I killed fourteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-six people.” So shares Adina right at the arresting start of this story.
In the aftermath of making an error that wrecks Eden Five, she and her fellow survivors are forced out into the wastelands beyond the dome of the greenhouse.
As they battle to find Sanctuary in a pulse-quickening race against time, shocking truths are discovered — they’re not alone as they’d expected, and the corporation isn’t as they’d thought.
Taking in themes of sustainability, corporate greed, and how African resources are appropriated, and driven by authentically crafted characters, Feast of Ashes is a thrilling thought-provoker.
The Earth's ecosystems have collapsed and only ashes remain. Is one girl's courage enough to keep hope alive in the wastelands?
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It's the year 2123, and sixteen-year-old Adina has just accidentally killed fourteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-six people. Raised in the eco-bubble of Eden Five, Adina has always believed that the Amonston Corporation's giant greenhouse would keep her safe forever. But when her own careless mistake leads to an explosion that incinerates Eden Five, she and a small group of survivors must brave the barren wastelands outside the ruined Dome to reach the Sanctuary before their biofilters give out and their DNA threatens to mutate in the toxic air.
They soon discover that the outside isn't as deserted as they were made to believe, and the truth is unearthed on their dangerous expedition. As time runs out, Adina must tackle her guilty conscience and find the courage to get everyone to safety. Will she make it alive, or will the Nomalies get to her first?
Book 1 in a dystopian YA series, starring a black female protagonist in an often underrepresented genre
Themes of the environment and sustainability, family, friendship and sacrifice
Warns of the dangers of a global corporation destroying local ecosystems for profit
Victoria Williamson is an award-winning children’s author and primary school teacher from Scotland. After studying Physics at the University of Glasgow, she set out on her own real-life adventures and taught children and trained teachers in Malawi, Cameroon, and China and worked with children with additional support needs in the UK. She previously volunteered as a reading tutor with The Book Bus charity in Zambia and is now a Patron of Reading with CharChar Literacy to promote early years phonics teaching in Malawi.
Victoria is passionate about creating inclusive worlds in her novels where all children can see themselves reflected. Her books have won the Bolton Children’s Fiction Award in 2020/2021, have been shortlisted for the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award in 2021, the Trinity Schools Book Award in 2021, the Yaldi Glasgow School Libraries’ Book Award in 2023, and have also been longlisted for the Branford Boase Prize and Waterstones Children’s Prize.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Feast of Ashes and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Feast of Ashes features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Recommendations, Featured Books for Young Adults, Science Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Feast of Ashes was written by Victoria Williamson and published by Neem Tree Press
Feast of Ashes has 327 pages
Yes it is part of Feast of Ashes series
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