* Winner of the Southern Schools Book Awards 2025, shortlisted for the UKLA Books Prize 2025 and the Carnegie Medal 2025.
How I Live Now meets Exodus a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.
Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia The Guardian An exquisite, devastating read The Irish Times Genuinely moving Daily Mail Reminiscent of Meg Rosoffs How I Live Now and Paul Lynchs Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment Just Imagine
Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and its no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tells of their treacherous journey to Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is there something Clem's not saying? And how will this journey and the sisters story end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?
PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND: Remarkable. A frighteningly relevant and moving novel, told with impeccable style. Clare Furniss is one of the very best writers for young people and this new novel is her finest yet. I loved it. Sarah Crossan, author of Where The Heart Should Be Beautifully written, page-turning in the extreme, and deep and person and global A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary and The Worlds We Leave Behind I couldnt stop reading The Things We Leave Behind Devastating and unsparing but full of hope and love too. It was a privilege to read it. Candy Gourlay, author of Wild Song This book is exceptional Years and Years meets The End We Start From for teenagers. Should be on every secondary set text list. Joanna Nadin, author of A Calamity of Mannerings Gripping, moving, tense, twisty and very, very necessary It all felt so utterly real and terrifyingly possible. Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal Such moving, thought-provoking, compelling story-telling. Wonderful characters. Utterly convincing. I loved it. Julia Green, author of Ettie and the Midnight Pool
Reminiscent of Meg Rosoffs How I Live Now and Paul Lynchs Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment Just Imagine
PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS:
Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts & Crosses Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series
Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful Sunday Times
A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph Daily Mail Beautifully written Stylist
PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS:
Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts & Crosses Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series
Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful Sunday Times
A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph Daily Mail Beautifully written Stylist
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