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Underdogs - by Chris Bonnello (Paperback)
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Highlights
- An action-packed dystopian drama following a group of neurodivergent teenagers on their quest to free the British people from an army of cloned soldiers.War is raging.
- 400 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Disabilities & Special Needs
- Series Name: Underdogs
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Book Synopsis
An action-packed dystopian drama following a group of neurodivergent teenagers on their quest to free the British people from an army of cloned soldiers.
War is raging. Numbers are dwindling. It's a dangerous world for an underdog.
The Underdogs of Spitfire's Rise are falling apart. In the series' penultimate novel, the remnants of Britain's last army are called into battle again - this time to avert the violent deaths of tens of thousands of prisoners. The neurodiverse skills and defiant bravery of the Underdogs are pitched against the might of military science and the terrifying Acceleration project.
Meanwhile, Oliver Roth has been offered a promotion that would make him the second most powerful person in Britain. But it's conditional on the success of his next mission: the discovery and annihilation of Spitfire's Rise.
The Underdogs fight for the safety of countless prisoners, clueless that their home is being hunted. As each side launches their respective attacks, it's only a matter of time until one triumphs decisively over the other.
Review Quotes
"Admirably unusual, and serves real purpose . . . Bonnello is writing the books that teenagers might relate to." -- Guardian
"A singular achievement - a taut, thrilling, fully-rendered vision of dystopia. Bonnello's pacing and action will keep you on the edge of your seat." -- Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes
"A fantastic twist on dystopia, with edge-of-your-seat thrills and unlikely heroes . . . I loved it." -- Michael Grant, author of the Gone series
About the Author
Chris Bonnello is a writer and speaker, formerly a primary school teacher. Having been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult, he launched Autistic Not Weird in 2015 to share his personal and professional insights whilst campaigning for greater understanding of autism. Since then he has won multiple awards for his work, published a non-fiction book, and spoken as far away as Sydney Opera House. To this day Bonnello maintains a link to teaching, working as a tutor for autistic students with special educational needs. Underdogs is his first novel, following his master's degree in Creative Writing. He lives in Nottingham, UK.