Fans of classic frontier survival stories, as well as readers of
dystopian literature, will enjoy this futuristic story about an epic
cross-country journey.
In a Handful of Dust is set ten years after the first novel, Not a
Drop to Drink, as a dangerous disease strikes the community where
teenage Lucy lives. When her adoptive mother, Lynn, takes Lucy away from
their home and friends in order to protect her, Lucy struggles to figure
out what home means. During their journey west to find a new life, the
two face nature's challenges, including hunger, mountains, and deserts.
New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant says Not a Drop to
Drink is a debut "not to be missed," and this companion title is full
of Mindy McGinnis's evocative, spare language matched with incredible
drama and danger. In a Handful of Dust is perfect for fans of the
Partials, Enclave, and Legend series.