{"product_id":"agnes-at-the-end-of-the-world-9780316487320","title":"Agnes at the End of the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of 2021 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eWilder Girls\u003c\/i\u003e in this genre-defying novel about a girl who escapes a terrifying cult only to discover that the world Outside has succumbed to a viral apocalypse. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgnes loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet, sunny mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a madman who calls himself a prophet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen Agnes meets Danny, an Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the Prophet grows more dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave everyone else, including Beth, behind. But it isn't safe Outside, either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a terrifying rate. As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection grows between her and the Virus. But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her family and saving the world?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly McWilliams\u003c\/b\u003e is a mixed-race writer who has always gravitated towards stories about crossing boundaries and forging new identities. For this and so many other reasons, young adult literature will always be close to her heart. Her novel, \u003ci\u003eAgnes at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, benefitted from a We Need Diverse Books Mentorship.\u003cbr\u003eShe has loved crafting stories all her life, and her very first novel, \u003ci\u003eDoormat\u003c\/i\u003e, was published when she was just fifteen-years old. Kelly has also worked as a staff writer for \u003ci\u003eRomper\u003c\/i\u003e, covering issues important to women and families. She lives in Colorado with her partner and young daughter. Visit her website at KellyMcWilliamsAuthor.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525518463250,"sku":"9780316487320","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b540093-1181-4f1b-9471-09d3474234c9.jpg?v=1731224902","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/agnes-at-the-end-of-the-world-9780316487320","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}