{"title":"Anne M. Smith-Nochasak","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"river-becomes-shadow-paperback","title":"River Becomes Shadow - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is said that one day, wherever River walks, the earth will turn green again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the dying wasteland that is rural Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the year 2036, this seems impossible. But where others see impossibilities, twelve-year-old River cultivates hope. She sees what a new world can be, even when the oppressive regime known as the Elect enslaves more and more people every day. Even if it means sacrificing herself along the way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn this second installment of the Taggak Journey trilogy, River has left Gran Flo and her swamp far behind. She's joined by her cousin Tag, their guide to shadow running, a means to travel in secrecy requiring complete focus. But without proper food and sleep, how will they maintain the necessary concentration? And then there's Dr. Andrea Parker, the keeper of stories-and resentment. Left to fester, her resentment might just ruin everything. As these unlikely heroes struggle forward, will they stay loyal to each other and to themselves, taking Flo's voice and vision as their compass? Will River walk her path and fulfill Flo's prophecy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiver Becomes Shadow is a story of devotion and resilience in the face of heartbreak and brutality. It encourages readers to look into the not-so-distant future, at the very real possibility of an apocalyptic world, and believe that we are enough to change it, no matter how broken we may be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102491480287,"sku":"9781038348777","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/xO0gZoDmo29781038348777.webp?v=1781083355"},{"product_id":"river-faces-north-paperback","title":"River Faces North - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe year is 2036, and the land once known as North America is ravaged by environmental decay and ruled with an iron fist by the oppressive Millennial cult known as The Elect. Seventy-eight year-old Flo is documenting what might be, in her opinion, \"the last history of the world,\" while managing the diverse, odd, and sometimes dangerous individuals hiding out in her rural Nova Scotian swamp. Flo clings to her granddaughter River, the only light left in this otherwise dark existence. Her Inuit-born son and his Salish partner, River's parents, have escaped to Quebec to lead the resistance. There is no one left for Flo to trust now, but she holds onto the belief that change is possible and she diligently prepares for the revolution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs River approaches her twelfth birthday, the Elect's sinister plans threaten to tear them apart. Forced into a breeding program euphemistically dubbed \"The Resurrection,\" River faces a grim fate. Determined to defy the tyranny, Flo and River race against time to ensure River's escape. At times irreverent and always honest, Flo draws us into a dark world, shocking us while summoning us to hope, and sometimes even to laughter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is her story: the story of a rebel grandmother, in which saving her granddaughter River will be the key to all. River Faces North marks the first novel of a new trilogy, delivering readers a dystopian tale of survival, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring power of hope and love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50104485052639,"sku":"9781038316592","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/4YYQ1NBd109781038316592.webp?v=1781108412"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/anne-m-smith-nochasak.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}