{"product_id":"dustborn-isbn-9780358244431","title":"Dustborn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelta of Dead River sets out to rescue her family from a ruthless dictator rising to power in the Wastes and discovers a secret that will reshape her world in this postapocalyptic Western mashup for fans of Mad Max and \u003ci\u003eGunslinger Girl.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelta of Dead River has always been told to hide her back, where a map is branded on her skin to a rumored paradise called the Verdant. In a wasteland plagued by dust squalls, geomagnetic storms, and solar flares, many would kill for it—even if no one can read it. So when raiders sent by a man known as the General attack her village, Delta suspects he is searching for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelta sets out to rescue her family but quickly learns that in the Wastes no one can be trusted—perhaps not even her childhood friend, Asher, who has been missing for nearly a decade. If Delta can trust Asher, she just might decode the map and trade evidence of the Verdant to the General for her family. What Delta doesn’t count on is what waits at the Verdant: a long-forgotten secret that will shake the foundation of her entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Dystopian World:\u003c\/b\u003e Plagued by dust squalls and ruled by a ruthless General, the Wastes are no place for a girl with a target branded on her back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Perilous Quest:\u003c\/b\u003e To save her family, Delta must navigate a treacherous landscape where raiders roam and not even the landscape can be trusted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReunited Childhood Friends:\u003c\/b\u003e She can’t do it alone. But can she trust Asher, the boy who disappeared a decade ago and has now mysteriously returned?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Long-Lost Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e The map on her skin is rumored to lead to a green paradise. But the truth waiting at the Verdant is more dangerous—and world-shattering—than any legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"[\u003cem\u003eDustborn\u003c\/em\u003e] continually reiterates the human need for friendship, love and connection...in this captivating post-apocalyptic YA thriller.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eWith its unforgettable blend of science fiction, dystopia, and Old West, DUSTBORN is one of those stories that stays branded to your heart long after you turn the final page. Prepare to be transported.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author of My Plain Jane and the Fallen Isles Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 100 meets Rey from Star Wars in this apocalyptic Western....Bowman sets high expectations and meets them in this standalone worthy of all YA shelves. An impeccably crafted dystopian full of beloved tropes and a generous helping of plot twists.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you love dystopian novels and post-apocalyptic worlds, \u003cem\u003eDustborn\u003c\/em\u003e by Erin Bowman deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[An] intense, gritty, and propulsive novel....Will keep readers turning the pages.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowman skillfully portrays the privation and grief that Delta bears, alongside her determination to overcome each obstacle. Absorbing world-building propels this fast-paced adventure, which has crossover appeal and series potential.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eDelta is a clever and hard heroine, and the cast of characters she forms tentative alliances with along the way are as likable as they are mysterious....a satisfying ending, sure to please readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThe post-apocalyptic setting is richly drawn, with harrowing escapes from dust storms across parched land and a general sense of blistering doom...Readers will be left to ponder the sometimes warring forces of hope and truth—right after they find a cool drink of water.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889921454309,"sku":"NP9780358244431","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358244431.jpg?v=1730232194","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/dustborn-isbn-9780358244431","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}