Description
'We've been worried about Aiden too, Ash,' said Mum. 'He's always been such a... predictable child. You're not the only one to have noticed the changes.'
Ash and Aiden Delatour are twins, living a privileged lifestyle with loving parents. In a world that has fallen apart at the seams, they want for nothing. All they have to do is be there for each other, no matter what.
But after Aiden suffers a terrible injury, he isn't the same brother Ash always relied on. Something has changed, and it will lead to a discovery that will turn their whole world upside down.
A brilliant and timely middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of My Life As An Alphabet and A Song Only I Can Hear.
Review
Set in Australia after climate change has altered the world as we know it. Ashleigh and Aiden Delatour are twins who have always lived an exceptionally fortunate life. Their scientist mother has her own Artificial Intelligence company, and her success means they lead a very privileged existence.
Aiden has spent his life protecting his sister, and their love and devotion to each other runs deep. But after an accident where Aiden saved Ashleigh, but received severe head injuries in the process, things start to change… Maybe everything is not what it seems?
This is a wonderful look at life in a changing world. With a focus on family, privilege, global warming, artificial intelligence and doing the right thing, these head-strong almost 13-year-old twins journey of discovery leads them to try to make the world a better place.
It is a terrific read, with so many themes and great characters that will make this a popular classroom novel, best suited to upper primary and lower secondary students.
Reviewed by Rob
