How I Live Now meets Exodus a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.

Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and its no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tellsof their treacherousjourneyto Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is theresomethingClem's notsaying? And how will thisjourney and the sisters story end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?

PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND:
A frighteningly remarkable, relevant and moving novel, told gently and with impeccable style. Clare Furniss is one of the very best writers for young people and this new novel is her finest yet. I loved it.Sarah Crossan, author of Moonrise

'Gripping and heart-wrenching, the story has a tragic denouement that is almost too painful to read, but Furniss exquisite writing carries the reader through.' The Bookseller


PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS:

Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts & Crosses

Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series

Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful Sunday Times

A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumphDaily Mail

Beautifully written Stylist