Snowflake, AZ

In this contemporary novel by Marcus Sedgwick, Ash embarks on a journey to find his missing stepbrother Bly, only to uncover a larger issue: the environmental illnesses afflicting a community in Snowflake, Arizona, known as the Canaries. As Ash navigates personal challenges and societal stigma surrounding health and climate change, he confronts both the sickness of the world and his own struggles. Spanning seven years, this reflective tale explores themes of resilience, trust, family, and love in a time of crisis.