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After a devastating disease decimates the adult population of Earth, four children embark on an adventurous journey to locate a cure believed to be guarded by the remaining living adult. The story follows their perilous trek through a world reshaped by illness, highlighting themes of survival, friendship, and hope.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gillian Murray Kendall
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