Beyond the Valley - Veronica Wood
Veronica Wood
- Pages · 304 pages
- Publication Date · 22/06/2026
- Genre · Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
`Beyond the Valley'is a futuristic coming-of-age novel that explores conflict, responsibility, andpersonal growth through a narrative rich in excitement, adventure, and romance. �Two siblings from an isolated farm find different ways toconfront the challenges of reaching maturity in a world emerging from thecollapse of society. Fifteen-year-old Joel flees with a circus troupe and facesa series of adventures, which include overseas travel, imprisonment, andinter-island strife. �Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old Sissy's quest leads to romance, involvement with hostile intruders, the discovery of a mysterious affliction, and knowledge that some family members possess extrasensory abilities.
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