Publisher's Synopsis
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.
Book Two: The Weight of the WorldDesperate 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.
