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The Electric Kingdom

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The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold is a gripping tale set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly flu. It follows a group of teens on a journey through a vast and dangerous landscape as they search for hope and meaning amidst chaos. Their interconnected stories weave together themes of survival, trust, and the enduring power of human connection.
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If you enjoy imaginative tales that blend dystopian adventures with heartwarming character journeys, this story may captivate you. It weaves mystery, survival, and the discovery of hope in a post-apocalyptic world, making it a gripping read for young readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives.

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The Electric Kingdom

An urgent and eerily prescient YA novel about survival, friendship and finding hope in the face of darkness

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An urgent and eerily prescient YA novel about survival, friendship and finding hope in the face of darkness.

A genre-smashing story of survival, hope and love amid a ravaged earth.

A deadly flu has swept the globe, leaving a shell of the world that once was. Among the survivors are eighteen-year-old Nico and her dog, who are on a journey devised by Nico's father to find a mythical portal; a young artist named Kit, who knows almost nothing of the world outside the old abandoned cinema he was raised in; and the enigmatic Deliverer, who lives Life after Life in an attempt to put the world back together.

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The Electric Kingdom has earned praise for its unique and ambitious approach to the post-apocalyptic genre. Reviewers commend the novel's compelling characters, beautiful writing, and exploration of philosophical themes. The book is noted for combining humanity and humour amidst a bleak setting, offering a reflective and artistic exploration of survival and hope.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922330925

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 432

About the Author

David Arnold lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his (lovely) wife and (inquisitive) son. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland, Kids of Appetite and The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik, which has been optioned for film by Paramount. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages.

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