The Wordsmith

The fantasy book of the year Eoin Colfer How many words do you need to survive? Love, hope, freedom in the dystopian future of Ark, after climate change disaster, these words are being banned. One girl takes stand against this loss of language she is the Wordsmith. Winner of a White Raven Award from the International Youth Library and shortlisted for the Childrens Books Ireland Book of the Year, The Wordsmith is a beautiful and gripping dystopian story of how words make us who we are. This book targets the dangers of global warming and the power of communication, love and expression. The Guardian A novel that truly stands apart for its originality and relevance. The Irish Times Fordes exploration of language as both weapon and saviour is a noble one, and environmental undertones bolster its power. Pair with Patrick Nesss The Knife of Never Letting Go. Booklist A tremendous pageturner; I hope this wont be the last we hear of Letta, a brave and spirited heroine. School Library Association