A lyrical and environmentally-focused story about sisterhood,
adventure, and activism--perfect for fans of The Last Cuentista and
The City of Ember.
Twelve-year-old Erie has never lived life fully in the sunlight. After
destructive wildfires wreaked havoc on the world around her, the
government came up with a plan--engineer a plant that cannot burn. Thus,
the fire-resistant lockwood was born. The lockwood protects Erie and her
hometown of Prine, but it grows incredibly fast and must be cut back
every morning. Only the town's youngest and smallest citizens can fit
between the branches and tame the plant. Citizens just like Erie.
But one evening, Erie uncovers a shocking secret that leads her to
question the rules of Prine. Alongside her older sister, Hurona, she'll
journey from the only home she's known and realize that the world is
much more complicated than she'd ever imagined. Packed with surprising
twists and a cast of courageous characters, this gripping novel
encourages readers to stand up for justice and challenge the status quo.