Mila and the Bone Man
$15.00
A strange and striking NZ YA dystopia — think The Bone People meets The Hunger Games.
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Description
Publisher: Random House NZ, 2001 | Format: Paperback | Condition: Very Good
Set in a near-future, post-apocalyptic landscape, this YA dystopian thriller follows Mila, a young girl on the run from a brutal regime known as the Watchers. But survival isn’t her only challenge — she’s also grappling with mysterious physical changes and visions that hint at an ancient past. Roche ventures into speculative fiction with surprising force, crafting a tale rich in mythology, trauma, and ecological reckoning.
WHY WE STOCK IT: A strange and striking book, rarely seen now. Think The Bone People meets The Hunger Games.
Additional information
| Book Author | Lauren Roche |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 2001, Random House NZ |
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Shipping | Calculated at checkout. Free NZ shipping over $60. |
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