The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi
Soldier boys emerged from the darkness. Guns gleamed dully. Bullet bandoliers and scars draped their bare chests. Ugly brands scored their faces. She knew why these soldier boys had come. She knew what they sought, and she knew, too, that if they found it, her best friend would surely die.In a dark future America where violence, terror, and grief touch everyone, young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. But when they discover a wounded half-man--a bioengineered war beast named Tool--who is being hunted by a vengeful band of soldiers, their fragile existence quickly collapses. One is taken prisoner by merciless soldier boys, and the other is faced with an impossible decision: Risk everything to save a friend, or flee to a place where freedom might finally be possible.
This thrilling companion to Paolo Bacigalupi's highly acclaimed Ship Breaker is a haunting and powerful story of loyalty, survival, and heart-pounding adventure.
The Drowned Cities, Instrument of War, and Ship Breaker, a New York Times bestseller, are among the many works of Paolo Bacigalupi. Finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the Printz Award. He's also the author of The Doubt Factory, an Edgar Award nominee; Zombie Baseball Beatdown, a story for younger readers; and The Water Knife and The Windup Girl, two blockbuster adult novels. Pump Six and Other Tales was his debut collection of short stories. With Tobias S., he co-wrote The Tangled Lands.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316056229 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316056227 |
| Title | The Drowned Cities |
| Author | Paolo Bacigalupi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Year published | 2013-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 434 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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