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Day of Now

Day of Now

by Miranda Reason

Format
Paperback
Category
Children
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Publish Date
February 2026

To survive, trust no one.
An explosive dystopian YA novel perfect for fans of The Last of Us and All That's Left in the World.

'Fresh, original and genuinely affecting. Highly recommended.' schoolreadinglist.co.uk

A devastating fungal pandemic has wiped out most of society. Dayna and Pax live in an isolated house in the countryside, learning to survive in the world left behind. But when their father gets sick they make a choice that changes everything- they summon help from the outside. And they're not prepared for the betrayal that follows . . .

Dayna and Pax must race against time across a ruthless landscape to save their father. They won't be able to do it on their own, but who can they trust in a world where survival is everything?

A powerful post-apocalyptic story about growing up fast and facing impossible choices.

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