The Light at the Bottom of the World

London Shah

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Disney Press
31 December 2019

In the last days of thetwenty-first century, sea creatures swim through the ruins of London. Trappedin the abyss, humankind wavers between fear and hope fear of what lurks in thedepths around them, and hope that they might one day find a way back to thesurface.

When sixteen-year-oldsubmersible racer Leyla McQueen is chosen to participate in the city s prestigious annual marathon, she sees an opportunity to save her father, whohas been arrested on false charges. The Prime Minister promises the championwhatever their heart desires. But the race takes an unexpected turn, forcingLeyla to make an impossible choice.

Now she must braveunfathomable waters and defy a corrupt government determined to keep itssecrets, all the while dealing with a guarded, hotheaded companion she neverasked for in the first place. If Leyla fails to discover the truths at theheart of her world, or falls prey to her own fears, she risks capture or worse.

And her father will be lost to her forever.

By: London Shah
Imprint: Disney Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781368036887
ISBN 10: 1368036880
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 31 December 2019
Recommended Age: From 12 to 18 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

London Shah is a British-born Muslim of Afghan descent. Shelives in London, via England s beautiful North. When she s not busy reimaginingthe past, plotting an alternate present, or dreaming up a surreal future, she smost likely drinking copious amounts of tea, eating all the sweets and cakes,strolling through Richmond Park or along the Thames, getting lost on an eveningin the city s older, darker alleyways (preferably just after it s rained), listeningto punk rock, or losing herself in a fab sci-fi/fantasy film or book. If shecould have only one superpower, it would be to breathe underwater.

Reviews for The Light at the Bottom of the World

Shah's debut is a fast-paced masterpiece from start to finish. Readers will fall in love with passionate, persistent Leyla as well as her secretive, swoon-worthy companion, Ari. While the tropes of dystopian fiction-corrupt government, fear of the unknown-will be easily recognizable by fans of the genre, Shah has skillfully shaped a gorgeous world unlike any those fans have seen before. But be forewarned: the book ends on a jaw-dropping cliff-hanger. Highly recommended. --?School Library Journal Riveting and exciting, The Light at the Bottom of the World is a heart-racing adventure that reveals compelling and necessary truths about several critical issues of our times, while delivering all the thrills and twists of an epic quest. A stand-out, must-read book that engulfed me in its enthralling world and characters. Leyla McQueen is queen of the (under)seas! --?S. K. Ali, author of 2018 Morris finalist Saints and Misfits and Love from A to Z A work of fathomless imagination. --?Samantha Shannon, New York Times best-selling author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree The Light at the Bottom of the World is a wonderfully refreshing epic adventure, with dynamite worldbuilding and a crafty heroine. Leyla's determination and talent will keep you hooked in her story, and you will be begging for Shah's next book before you've even finished this one. --?Rachel Strolle: Teen Librarian, Glenside Public Library District