What happens now? Now that hope has reached the Rats and words of peace have touched the surface? Will water fall from above, in quantities enough to satisfy our thirst? And what of our rage, will we release it to the sky and go in search of the Rats, our underground brothers and sisters?
I know nothing for sure, nothing except that the future no longer depends on me. I am no longer Other. I am Luca, son of Massa, one of thousands gripped by Talya’s song.
I am small, and small is good.
And along with every other creature that moves, I have a choice.
Talya reaches for my hand and squeezes, while the world collects its breath.
About the Author
Jonathan Friesen is an author and speaker from central Minnesota. His first young adult novel, Jerk, California, received the ALA Schneider Award. When he’s not writing, speaking at schools, or teaching, Jonathan loves to travel and hang out with his wife and three kids.
Other books by Jonathan Friesen:
The Last Martin
Aldo’s Fantastical Movie Palace
BLINK
Aquifer
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