The Exemplar
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Waking up with fragmented memories, Will Herndon discovers he's no longer in the time or place he considers home. The 19-year-old has been named an Exemplar - the best example of his family's bloodline. Now, grappling with the impacts of climate change and guided by his enigmatic grandfather and a jittery counselor, Will must navigate a formidable competition to ensure his family's future, while also dealing with a traumatic past that could derail his path to success. About the Author
Josh Chetwynd is an award-winning journalist and author. He has also worked in climate communications. He has previously written seven books, including one New York Times bestseller (How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations That Shape What We Eat and Drink) and an NPR best book of the year (The Secret History of Balls: The Stories Behind the Things We Love to Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce and Bat). This is his first novel. Reviews
"...entertaining sci-fi ... Chetwynd writes with a keen eye for worldbuilding ... Takeaway: Engaging characters and energetic prose buoy this SF adventure."
- Publishers Weekly's BookLife "Our Verdict GET THIS ... A novel premise elevates this .... dystopian YA yarn ... The dilemmas and identity questions posed by the author are compelling ones ..." - Kirkus Reviews
Josh Chetwynd is an award-winning journalist and author. He has also worked in climate communications. He has previously written seven books, including one New York Times bestseller (How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations That Shape What We Eat and Drink) and an NPR best book of the year (The Secret History of Balls: The Stories Behind the Things We Love to Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce and Bat). This is his first novel. Reviews
"...entertaining sci-fi ... Chetwynd writes with a keen eye for worldbuilding ... Takeaway: Engaging characters and energetic prose buoy this SF adventure."
- Publishers Weekly's BookLife "Our Verdict GET THIS ... A novel premise elevates this .... dystopian YA yarn ... The dilemmas and identity questions posed by the author are compelling ones ..." - Kirkus Reviews
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B0FFNT313Y
ISBN13:9798999298706
Release Date:July 2025
Publisher:Snog Dog Publishing
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.72 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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