The long, bitter winters are getting worse, and a state of emergency has been declared across Europe. In Poland, the villagers are subject to frequent power cuts and fuel shortages. After the death of her grandmother and the evacuation of her village, 15-year-old Magda joins forces with the arrogant, handsome Ivan and smuggles her way onto a truck bound for London -- where she hopes to find her mother. But London, when they reach it, is a nightmarish world, far from welcoming.

Ages 9-12,Lexile.