Thanks, VOYA, for including The Loudness in this list of “Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers!”
“Henry has no heart. Well, not a real one anyway. The electronic equipment in his chest goes on the fritz whenever there’s a power surge, which is often in this dystopian, segregated city. Since the Tragedies, Henry’s family has been working to expand the Green Zone, which is regulated and safe. When he and his father cross over to the Other Side, he discovers a world of colorful chaos and punk-rock beauty. Suddenly, Henry’s parents are kidnapped, and he must rely on his friends and grandmother to take on the seemingly corrupt government. What he doesn’t expect is that there is a traitor in the midst. Part dystopian, part coming-of-age (friends bond, romance blossoms over the sharing of a single bottle of ancient soda), The Loudness is perfect for The Hunger Games and Divergent fans.”
Read more: http://www.voyamagazine.com/2016/03/10/top-shelf-fiction-for-middle-school-readers-2015/