Nobody won the Spore War. The Pac Rim countries launched their spore-head missiles and everyone between the ages of 20 and 60 was killed. American retaliated with their EMP weapons which crashed their computers and their stock markets. Nobody won. In less than a year, the face of America changed from a sprinkling of Starters, well off, well fed, and oblivious. The Starters are forced to live on the streets, scavenging what they can because they are not allowed to work or vote. Callie is desperate. Her seven year old brother, Tyler, has a lung disease and needs medicine, food, and a proper place to live. Prime Destinations may hold the answer. They will pay Callie an exorbitant sum to rent her body to Elders so they can experience being young again. But Callie's rental goes wrong...how wrong?! This is an excellent dystopian novel, featuring engaging characters in thought-provoking situations. The story continues in Elders.
Truman Award Preliminary Nominee 2014-15
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