Wilder Country

Gr 9 Up—The sequel to The Road to Winter picks up with Finn, Kas, and Willow as winter is ending and spring is blooming. The outlook of the world has remained the same; the virus has eliminated most of human life. The group had survived so much in the first novel, but now must confront old enemies to wrap up loose threads. With Ramage and "The Wilders" still hunting them and Rose's baby, Hope, captured, they must find a way to stop Ramage and save the baby. In a lawless world where resources are slim, these teens must overcome all odds to survive. Readers are instantly thrown back into the adventure with Finn and Kas as the story takes off. Smith brilliantly reminds teens of the characters and plot in the first chapter as a refresher before the story truly begins. Young people will be drawn in by the survivalist elements and the heroic escapes. An epic continuation of an outstanding science fiction adventure tale.