{"product_id":"9781922253712","title":"The Road to Winter: The perfect dystopian Young Adult survival adventure for boys: The Winter Trilogy Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom and safety as well as the value of an individual life…’ \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Road to Winter\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable novel about survival, honour, friendship and love, by critically acclaimed Young Adult author Mark Smith.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince a deadly virus and the violence that followed killed his parents and wiped out most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his loyal dog Rowdy for company. He has stayed alive for two winters—hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut 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. Kas is still missing somewhere out in the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd Ramage wants the girls back – at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Smith\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBest Australian Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReview of Australian Fiction \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eBig Issue\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Winter\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘[\u003ci\u003eThe Road to Winter\u003c\/i\u003e] is assured, gripping and leaves you wanting more.’ \u003cb\u003eBest Books for Younger Readers 2016, \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom and safety as well as the value of an individual life…A breakout new series full of romance, danger, and a surprisingly engaging world.’ \u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Tense and atmospheric…Mark Smith’s debut is assured, gripping and leaves you wanting more.’ \u003cb\u003eBest Books for Younger Readers 2016, \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘It’s easy to see why Mark Smith’s dystopian thriller has been compared with John Marsden’s \u003ci\u003eTomorrow When the War Began\u003c\/i\u003e. I barely came up for breath as the pages flew. So strap yourself in for a high action ride.’  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKids Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom and safety as well as the value of an individual life…A breakout new series full of romance, danger, and a surprisingly engaging world.’ \u003cb\u003eSTARRED Review, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘A solid debut.’ \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘It’s been suggested more than once that dystopian fiction has had its day…but \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Winter\u003c\/i\u003e is a welcome sign that there’s still life in the genre.’ \u003cb\u003eArmadillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Text Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46505565946097,"sku":"9781922253712","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781922253712_p0.jpg?v=1766012453","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781922253712","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}