The Road to Winter
by Mark Smith
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Pub Date Jun 13 2017 | Archive Date May 02 2017
Text Publishing | Text Publishing Company
Description
Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his dog Rowdy for company.
He has stayed alive for two winters—hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage.
But Finn’s isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a Siley—an asylum seeker—and she has escaped from Ramage, who had enslaved her and her younger sister, Kas. Rose is desperate, sick, and needs Finn’s help. Kas is still missing somewhere out in the bush.
And Ramage wants the girls back—at any cost.
Finn, Rose and Kas try their hardest to look after each other in the harsh post-apocalyptic world. They suffer setbacks, difficulties brought on by adults but also sometimes as a consequence of their own poor decisions. They’re kids—they make mistakes. They stuff up but they find a way through. There are no superheroes, no magical powers to help them out of life-threatening situations.
A novel about honor, friendship and love, and a gripping realist teen survival narrative.
Mark Smith runs outdoor education programs for young adults. His writing has won a number of awards. The Road to Winter is his first book. He lives in coastal Victoria, Australia.
A Note From the Publisher
UK release 25 May 20117 (£8.99)
Australia/New Zealand release 2016
US release 13 June 2017. (US$11.95/CAD$16.50)
UK release 25 May 20117 (£8.99)
Australia/New Zealand release 2016
Advance Praise
Shortlisted, West Australian Young Readers' Book Award, 2017
Shortlisted, Western Australian Science Fiction Foundation's Aurealis Award, 2016
‘Tense and atmospheric…Smith’s debut is assured, gripping and leaves you wanting more.’—Best Books for Younger Readers 2016, Sydney Morning Herald
‘An enthralling tale of survival, the distinctly Australian backdrop of a coastal town setting it apart from other, generic post-apocalyptic titles. Finn was painted as intelligent, likable, and most importantly realistic.’—YA Wonders
‘This post-apocalyptic tale has heroes and villains, humour and heartache, and plenty of excitement. It may be branded Young Adult, but it is certain to be enjoyed by older readers as well… A brilliant debut from an author to watch.’—BookMooch
‘The recognisably Australian setting and slant on socio-political issues will appeal to Australian teenaged readers. The economy of style, fast-moving plot and absence of intrusive explanations of issues will ensure that The Road to Winter is a thoroughly enjoyable experience though, like all the best speculative fiction, it leaves the reader with plenty to think about.’—Magpies
‘A beautiful and intimate story… Like the best YA fiction, The Road to Winter is sure to appeal just as much to an adult audience, and I can easily see it being discussed as passionately by a local book club as a high-school English class.’—Otago Daily Times
‘Aussie writers do survival stories so well—perhaps it seems that way because we can relate to their settings. In the footsteps of John Marsden and Claire Zorn comes Mark Smith’s first post-apocalyptic novel…Unforgettable.’—Best Books for Kids 2016, Listener
‘Strap yourself in for a high action ride.’—Kids Book ReviewAvailable Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781925355123 |
| PRICE | $11.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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