First published 2021
In the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a young journalist listens as children recount their harrowing experiences. From hiding in bomb shelters to fleeing their contaminated homes, their firsthand accounts paint a vivid picture of resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma. As the threat of radiation looms, the children must navigate an uncertain future, their dreams and innocence forever altered by the fallout.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, young-adult, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
288 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: death