The border's closed . . . No one can get into Scotland, just like no one can cross the channel . . . England is under the control of an authoritarian regime. Chips implanted in citizens' skin at birth mean anyone can be tracked, anywhere. But Jake, who breaks out of the Academy dorm he's been housed in, has decided to escape. To go off-grid. To join a small group of independent spirits determined to keep away from the government's prying eyes. The Outwalkers. Only with them will Jake have a chance to reach Scotland - and safety.

An explosive near-future thriller from Fiona Shaw, full of contemporary relevance.

About the Author
Fiona was born in London in 1964. She studied at the University of York and the University of Sussex; since then Fiona has written a memoir and four novels. She is currently a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Northumbria. She lives in York with her partner and two daughters.

Reviews
A heart-stopping adventure about a burning hunger for freedom that shakes the soul * New Statesman *
Gripping, action-packed, but with moments of tenderness, Shaw's first YA novel tackles contemporary issues, balancing them with timeless themes of love, loyalty and freedom * Daily Mail *


Awards
Winner of Warwickshire Book Award 2018 and Hampshire School Library Service Book Award 2020. Short-listed for YA Book Prize 2019 and Lancashire Book of the Year Award 2019. Long-listed for Branford Boase Award 2019 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781788450010
Author Fiona Shaw
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 298g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm