Augmented

In a near future London where extreme weather has depleted plant life, sixteen-year-olds must surgically augment an ability to ensure humanity''s survival. Having spent years training as a coder Akaego moves to a music academy after the discovery of her rare ability - she can project a vocal frequency that accelerates plant growth. As Akaego learns to use her new skill and is chosen for a prestigious internship with the Mayor she begins to feel like she can really make a difference to society . . . and it doesn''t hurt that the Mayor''s gorgeous son, Joon, seems to be flirting with her. But all is not as it seems. When the Freestakers, an anti-enhancement group, warn Akaego not to get augmented, she must learn to trust her instincts as she discovers the terrible truth of her ability and the lengths people are willing to go to to control it . . .

Summary

Akaego moves to a prestigious academy after the late discovery of her rare ability - she can project a vocal frequency that accelerates plant growth. As Akaego learns to use her new skill and is chosen for an internship with the mayor she begins to feel like she can change society for the better .

Product details

• Authors: Kenechi Udogu, Udogu Kenechi
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9780571385843
• ISBN: 978-0-571-38584-3
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Dystopian, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Computers & Digital Media, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, General Fiction (Children's/Ya), Science Fiction (Children's/Ya)