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The Girl Who Owned a City - by  O T Nelson (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Girl Who Owned a City - by O T Nelson (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A deadly plague has devastated Earth, killing all the adults.
  • 208 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Dystopian

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About the Book



Lisa has lived through a devastating plague that has killed her parents, as well as all of the adults in the world. She and Todd, her younger brother, must compete for survival with roaming, lawless gangs in suburban Chicago. First published in 1975, this gripping novel has more than 200,000 copies in print.



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A deadly plague has devastated Earth, killing all the adults.

Lisa and her younger brother Todd are struggling to stay alive in a world where no one is safe. Other children along Grand Avenue need help as well. They band together to find food, shelter, and protection from dangerous gangs invading their neighborhood.

When Tom Logan and his army start making threats, Lisa comes up with a plan and leads her group to a safer place. But how far is she willing to go to protect what's hers?

Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12-13 Years
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Dystopian
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
Format: Paperback
Author: O T Nelson
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2012
TCIN: 1006478993
UPC: 9780761350866
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-7190
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.4 inches width x 8.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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