In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts three runaways fight the
system that would ' unwind' them.¿ Perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES. Unwinding:
the process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive. Unwinding is now a common
and accepted practice in society. Connor' s parents want to be rid of him because he'
s a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev' s
unwinding has been planned since his birth as part of his family' s strict religion.
Brought together by chance and kept together by desperation these unlikely companions make a
harrowing cross-country journey knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive
until their 18th birthday they can' t be harmed - but when every piece of them from their
hands to their hearts is wanted by a world gone mad eighteen seems far far away...
"Gripping brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller… The issues raised could not be more
provocative - the sanctity of life the meaning of being human - while the delivery could
hardly be more engrossing or better aimed to teens." Publishers Weekly starred review "A
thought-provoking well-paced read that will appeal widely" School Library Journal starred
review "A breathless tale turning pages for teenage boys as it challenges not just where
life begins and ends but what it means to be alive." Educ8 magazine "a powerful shocking
and intelligent novel... It' s wonderful wonderful stuff." The Bookbag "This is the kind
of rare book that makes the hairs on your neck rise up. It is written with a sense of drama
that should get it instantly snapped up for film." The Times Also by Neal Shusterman:
Everlost Everwild Everfound UnStrung Unwholly Unsouled Undivided
