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One cover. 360 different colours. Which one will you get? Young people on the Midwich Estate face bleak futures. Keisha, determined to escape, finds herself caught in a life-altering event when everyone inside Midwich Tower falls mysteriously unconscious during a 'Nightout.' In the aftermath, Keisha and three other girls discover they are inexplicably pregnant, with their babies growing at an alarming rate. As the news spreads, tensions rise among the residents, leading to hostility and violence. Keisha's dreams unravel as she grapples with the reality that her pregnancy may signal the end of the world. This narrative explores themes of violation, judgment, and the struggle of young people to defy societal expectations. The book features a unique cover design with 360 colour variations, each numbered from 1 to 360. The colour you receive is entirely random. Critics describe it as a powerful and gripping tale, blending elements of horror and social commentary, while others praise its emotional depth and authenticity. This story challenges the norms of young adult literature, offering a fresh perspective on society and the experiences of its youth.
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The Fallen Children, David Owen
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Fallen Children
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Owen
- Publisher
- Atom Books
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN10
- 034900269X
- ISBN13
- 9780349002699
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, World Literature
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- One cover. 360 different colours. Which one will you get? Young people on the Midwich Estate face bleak futures. Keisha, determined to escape, finds herself caught in a life-altering event when everyone inside Midwich Tower falls mysteriously unconscious during a 'Nightout.' In the aftermath, Keisha and three other girls discover they are inexplicably pregnant, with their babies growing at an alarming rate. As the news spreads, tensions rise among the residents, leading to hostility and violence. Keisha's dreams unravel as she grapples with the reality that her pregnancy may signal the end of the world. This narrative explores themes of violation, judgment, and the struggle of young people to defy societal expectations. The book features a unique cover design with 360 colour variations, each numbered from 1 to 360. The colour you receive is entirely random. Critics describe it as a powerful and gripping tale, blending elements of horror and social commentary, while others praise its emotional depth and authenticity. This story challenges the norms of young adult literature, offering a fresh perspective on society and the experiences of its youth.