MALCOLM WALKER SERIES

In the near future, the tides are rising, the weather is out of control, and the rain is poison. Mal lost his family in a storm and now lives with other young people, trying to survive the changing world.

Faced with the threat of the rising water and his friend’s illness, Mal and his makeshift family must travel across the country to reach a safe place. But the road is dangerous and not all will find their way safely to their new home.

Mal’s story concludes in book two, THE SHINING CITY.

Both of the books in the MALCOLM WALKER SERIES are novels in verse. Novels in verse combine the narrative structure of a novel, written using poetry. Both these novels are written in free verse.

These are also hi-lo books available from West 44 Books. With hi-lo, struggling readers, especially those from at-risk populations, no longer have to sacrifice page-turning fiction. Young adult books tackle tough topics for readers ages 14 and up. Subject matter is diverse and relatable to readers from all backgrounds. West 44 Books ensures that every reader is able to both get lost in a book and find themselves on its pages.

• Reading Level: Grades 2-3

• Interest Level: Grades 9-12+

• Pages: 200 each