Join the epic adventures of a resourceful girl and her courageous little brother as they struggle, by wit and grit, to overcome the perils and extreme disadvantages of their lives.
In this multi-part saga, G.E.M. Munro explores the realities of childhood in a violent world, with all the insight, compassion, and humour his readers have come to expect.
The social ills afflicting the duo are all real. So is the love and goodness that pulls them forward. To join them on their astonishing journey is to explore and face our unjust world, and in its heart, find hope.
Book Two: The Weight of the World
Desperate for food, Igran discovers how to profit off the vanity of the wealthy. Her new employment, though, proves deadly. With his sister's life in his hands and a target on his back, Siman struggles to maintain his innocence in an insane world.