In a Handful of Dust

Fans of classic frontier survival stories, as well as readers of dystopian literature, will enjoy this futuristic story about an epic cross-country journey. In a Handful of Dust is set ten years after the first novel, Not a Drop to Drink, as a dangerous disease strikes the community where teenage Lucy lives. When her adoptive mother, Lynn, takes Lucy away from their home and friends in order to protect her, Lucy struggles to figure out what home means. During their journey west to find a new life, the two face nature''s challenges, including hunger, mountains, and deserts. New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant says Not a Drop to Drink is a debut "not to be missed," and this companion title is full of Mindy McGinnis''s evocative, spare language matched with incredible drama and danger. In a Handful of Dust is perfect for fans of the Partials, Enclave, and Legend series.

About the author

Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including Under this Red Rock, A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at mindymcginnis.com.

Product details

• Authors: Mindy McGinnis
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.09.2014
• EAN: 9780062198532
• ISBN: 978-0-06-219853-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Dystopian *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Lifestyles / Country Life *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Science Fiction / Romance, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Romance