![]() ![]() ![]() Most of the people in the book look down on Ani and Weevil – they consider them to be beneath them. They live out in the country in a more primitive environment than their village counterparts. Headstrong Ani. Ani and Weevil are River People, who are considered a lower class in their society.The question is, why? What Fed My Addiction: ![]() They are sent off to a sort of prison camp for the sick – but it soon becomes apparent that the camp is not all about helping those with the disease – it’s about breaking them. The Scourge follows Ani and her best friend Weevil, who are caught to be tested for the Scourge – and Ani is surprised to discover that she actually tests positive for the disease that’s been spreading throughout her country. (See, I think it appeals to all ages!) The book is maybe a little overly sweet and easy in the end, but that’s the sort of ending my 12-year-old daughter still craves, so it’s perfect for her! I’m planning to pass this one to my daughter just as soon as my mom is done reading it. I actually think this is the type of book that both MG readers and younger YA readers would most definitely enjoy. Also, at first I thought this was a Young Adult book – the main characters seemed to fall into the young adult age category, but I’ve since found out that perhaps I was wrong. It takes place in a medieval-type fictional world but there aren’t any actual fantastical elements. A note about the genre: This is a non-magical fantasy. ![]()
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