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The Sky So Heavy

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The Sky So Heavy by Claire Zorn is a gripping young adult novel set in a dystopian future where a sudden nuclear event shrouds Australia in a deadly winter. The story follows Fin, a teenager who struggles to survive in this harsh new world, dealing with food shortages and social chaos while trying to protect his younger brother. As he navigates this treacherous environment, Fin encounters new allies and faces tough moral decisions.
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You may enjoy this gripping young adult novel if you are interested in survival stories set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop. With its compelling characters and a tense atmosphere, it explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and hope amidst adversity, making it an engaging read for fans of dystopian narratives.

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The Sky So Heavy

An exciting and engaging dystopian novel in the vein of John Marsden set in outer Sydney from a brand new voice in Australian YA literature.

A haunting novel from a brand new Australian voice.

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For Fin, it's just like any other day—racing for the school bus, bluffing his way through class, and trying to remain cool in front of the most sophisticated girl in his universe. Only it's not like any other day because, on the other side of the world, nuclear missiles are being detonated.

When Fin wakes up the next morning, it's dark, bitterly cold, and snow is falling. There's no internet, no phone, no TV, no power, and no parents. Nothing Fin's learnt in school could have prepared him for this.

With his parents missing and dwindling food and water supplies, Fin and his younger brother, Max, must find a way to survive in a nuclear winter... all on their own. When things are at their most desperate, where can you go for help?

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ISBN: 9780702249761

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 304

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