| By | Kathryn Clark |
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| Children's Genre | 13 yrs + |
| Publication Date | 07/17/2025 |
| Price | 8.99 |
| Paperback Hyperlink | https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571385867-things-i-learned-while-i-was-dead/ |
Synopsis
Asha is dead. The only way Calico can save her younger sister is by joining her in death using cryogenics. But when Calico is brought back to life, she’s in a post-climate catastrophe, and at risk of being sold to an enforced breeding programme. And worst of all – Asha’s missing.
Authors Biography
Kathryn is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA Writing for Young People. Her work has been long/shortlisted in awards including Times/Chicken House, Mslexia Children’s Novel, Bath Children’s Novel, and Searchlight Novel Opening. Kathryn works as a freelance writing mentor. She lives in Gloucestershire with her family and two dogs.
Reviews
‘Heart-stopping.’ – Melissa Welliver
‘A breathtaking debut from an exciting new voice.’ – Steve Voake
‘Compelling and thought-provoking.’ – Tracy Darnton
Beautifully written and stunningly original.
Great character-driven science fiction – I loved it!
Brilliant book with such an original concept. Loved it!
This book stayed with me for a long time. Powerful, beautifully-written and very thought-provoking.
What an original, beautiful book with great characters, learning to live with choices they’ve made while struggling in a dystopian nightmare. Up there with the Divergent series. I absolutely loved it.
This is a rip-roaring read, such a page-turner! I’d almost guarantee that this title will turn on quite a few teenagers to reading.
Great book
Thought provoking concept for this audience.
Despite not belonging to the target audience of Young Adult (I wish?!) I found this a real page turner which I thoroughly enjoyed as a summer holiday read.
A real winner – inventive, clever and so well crafted.
fantastic story. Full of complex fascinating characteristics. Really makes you think
Beautifully written and thought provoking
A great idea and wonderful story.
Amazing story and characters and beautifully written.
My daughter loved this book and so did I. Hugely thought provoking
very good
Very thought-provoking and relevant.
A fantastic and imaginative story
beautiful, insightful and a wonderous storyline
Fascinating!