The Girl With All the Gifts
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In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by fungus-infected "hungries," 10-year-old Melanie appears to be a typical child despite being confined to a prison-like cell on an army base. Her favorite teacher is Miss Justineau, a compassionate woman who treats her kindly unlike the stern Sergeant Parks and the cruel Dr. Caldwell. When the base is breached, Melanie, Miss Justineau, and a few others must flee for their lives. As they navigate their perilous journey, they begin to realize that Melanie may hold the key to saving humanity from the fungal disease that has destroyed civilization. M.R. Carey’s critically-acclaimed novel, The Girl With All the Gifts, challenges the traditional conventions of the zombie genre to create a gripping and suspenseful tale of survival, love, and sacrifice that is sure to leave readers breathless.