Description
It’s late in the twenty-first century and large corporations have merged with U.S. government agencies to control the nation’s food supply. Not only is gardening and seed ownership illegal, but fresh food is unheard of by the masses who are fed the processed food groups of Vitees, Proteins, Carbos, Snacks, and Sweeties.
Thirteen-year-old Clare and her brother Dante have escaped to Canada where the old ways still exist. There that they make friends with the roguish Jason and learn the political history of their own country’s decline of freedoms.
Meanwhile, Lily, the friend who was left behind, begins a journey to find the father she never met—a former leader in the ill-fated Seed Savers rebellion of fifteen years earlier. From Florida to the Smoky Mountains, Lily follows the signs in search of her father and is helped along the way by the quirky characters she meets. Not to mention the attractive Arturo who shows up midway to “protect” her.
Heirloom seamlessly weaves the gentle agrarian story of Clare and Dante together with the swiftly-paced adventure of Lily and Arturo. Themes of family, empowerment, and politics meet in this futuristic tale nostalgic for the past. Heirloom is a hopeful dystopia in today’s current sea of post-apocalyptic literature.
Details
Are you tired of the same old processed foods? Do you long for the taste of fresh, homegrown produce? Look no further than Seed Savers-Heirloom, a captivating dystopian novel that will transport you to a future where corporations control the nation's food supply and gardening is illegal. This gripping story, described as "impressively original" by the Midwest Book Review, follows the journey of thirteen-year-old Clare and her brother Dante as they escape to Canada in search of a world where the old ways still exist.
Join Clare and Dante as they make unlikely friendships and discover the political history behind their country's decline of freedoms. Meanwhile, Lily, the friend they left behind, embarks on a journey to find her long-lost father, a former leader in the ill-fated Seed Savers rebellion. From Florida to the Smoky Mountains, Lily encounters quirky characters and unexpected twists, all while being aided by the mysterious Arturo.
Heirloom seamlessly weaves together the gentle agrarian story of Clare and Dante and the thrilling adventure of Lily and Arturo. With themes of family, empowerment, and politics, this futuristic tale will leave you nostalgic for the past while offering hope for a better future. Don't miss out on this must-read book that stands out from the sea of post-apocalyptic literature.
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