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Synopsis
It s been twelve years since the deadly virus known as Waste began to spread across the globe. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Kobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors. But when his dad goes missing, Kobi follows his trail and discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself.
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Is Forgotten City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This post-apocalyptic survival thriller features a teenage protagonist navigating a world decimated by a deadly virus, with moderate action violence and themes of loss, isolation, and conspiracy. The focus is on survival and uncovering truth rather than graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and pandemic (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Kobi's desperate quest to find his father in a world where everyone else has died from a deadly virus.