Gone

In a world where the boundaries of childhood abruptly vanish, Michael Grant's *Gone* series thrusts readers into the gripping chaos of Perdido Beach, where everyone over the age of fifteen mysteriously disappears. As the remaining kids grapple with their newfound reality—a town sealed off from the outside—16-year-old Sam Temple must navigate his role as a reluctant leader, rallying a diverse group of survivors, from the calculating Astrid to the fierce rival, Caine. As fear turns friends into foes, dark powers awaken beyond their control, and survival becomes a game of alliances and betrayals, Sam and his friends face the ultimate challenge: harness their emerging abilities and confront the looming threat that seeks to shatter their fragile sanctuary. With themes of empowerment, moral quandaries, and the fight for survival in an unpredictable landscape, *Gone* raises profound questions about leadership and the essence of humanity in the face of desperation. Each page pulses with urgency, as secrets unfurl and tensions escalate, leaving readers yearning for answers. Can they withstand the unrelenting pressure, or will the darkness consume them all? Dive into *Gone* and discover a world where innocence is a memory and survival is the only way out.