Into the Wilderness, by Mandy HagerRead about the other books on the list.
The soon-to-be-released second installment of Hager’s Blood of the Lamb trilogy for young adults, this postapocalyptic novel follows 16-year-old Maryam, a girl who courageously escapes the racial and sexual persecution of her island home. After stealing a boat and setting out for some type of sanctuary with three other young people, Maryam quickly learns that things can indeed get worse. The trilogy examines significant topical themes like racial, gender, and religious discrimination, with a storyline that’s not only entertaining but enlightening.
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My Book, The Movie: Into the Wilderness.
--Marshal Zeringue