Dead Water Zone [Paperback]

Set in the very near future, in a world where the haves and have nots are segregated by their neighbourhoods level of environmental degradation,Dead Water Zoneis the haunting story of 15-year-old Paul, who leaves his orderly suburban home to search for his younger brother, Sam. Sam has disappeared in the murky slum of Watertown, and Paul believes that he knows something dangerous about the toxic waters surrounding the shantytown.Can Paul find out the truth? Or does the dead water zone devour everyone who dares to enter it?

Oppels sensitive characterization and treatment of adolescent rivalry, love and self-worth enhance this action-packed, totally satisfying story.Dead Water Zonewill capture a brand-new adolescent audience.