The earth is dying. Ellie is aware that this year is the most important academic year in her life.
Because this year will be the year when she sits the examination process known as the "Level Twelves."
Those who pass "The Level Twelves" exam will be admitted to the "flight-to-freedom" programme. But what happens to those who take the exam, but fail it?
Ellie cannot hear and she has the ability to read lips as a result and a conversation she witnesses between two teachers makes her wonder what, exactly, is going on.
She begins to think about society, about the "Legion" who are in control of the selection process. What would happen if they introduce stricter, more stringent testing?
And where are students she used to know but who, for all intents and purposes, have seemingly just disappeared?
Is there a pattern, here? Ellie thinks there is. But what is it?
She develops a distrust of those around her, especially when a new person arrives on the scene, bringing changes with them.
Ellie wants to save herself, but she also wants to save those who are nearest and dearest to her and to do her best to make sure that humankind also survives.
Can she do this? Can humanity survive? If so, how? Who will save it?
It's a very cohesive and intelligently told story that is very readable and will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
It's published by The Book Guild at £8.99.
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