Things We Leave Behind

by Clare Furniss

Genres: Young Adult; YA Family; YA Dystopian

Synopsis

How I Live Now meets Exodus – a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.
 
In the near future, in a world that could be, but is not quite, ours, fifteen-year-old Clem is happy. Celebrating her birthday surrounded by friends, family and a warm summer evening, there’s nothing that could ruin this day. But by morning, everything has changed . . . After years of a growing totalitarian regime, civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high, and it’s no longer safe to stay in the city. Fleeing with nothing but her half-sister Billie, a notebook filled with stories and memories of home, Clem must make the treacherous journey to Edinburgh, first by road and then by boat. What waits for the sisters on the other side – the start of a new life, or a mirror held up to the past?

PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS:

‘Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read’ Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts & Crosses 
 
‘Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable’ Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series 

‘Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful’ Sunday Times 

‘A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph’ Daily Mail
 
‘Beautifully written’ Stylist

Release date: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

Print pages: 368