Ruby is a reluctant heroine, strong yet vulnerable in equal measure, who will endear herself to readers. Bracken ( Brightly Woven, 2010) creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. Ruby is hoping for even more-someone to help her understand and control the tremendous power she possesses. In this haunting novel, 16-year-old Ruby joins up with a small group of fellow camp escapees in search of the Slip Kid, a near-mythical figure who promises shelter and protection for kids on the run. Imagine a not-too-distant future in which 98 percent of America’s 10- to 17-year-olds have fallen victim to disease, and the remaining 2 percent are imprisoned in “rehabilitation camps,” thanks to a paranoid government that fears the powers they possess.
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