Scavengers

Michael Perry is a humorist, radio host, songwriter, and the New York Times bestselling author of several nonfiction books, including Visiting Tom and Population: 485, as well as a novel, The Jesus Cow. He lives in northern Wisconsin with his family and can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com.

"Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale. You gotta love Ford Falcon, an intrepid heroine who can pepper-bomb a solar bear while quoting Emily Dickinson. As her friend Toad might say: Le-dightful." -- Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal book The One and Only Ivan "This brave, smart, funny, independent young hero is totally unlike anyone I've seen before, and she uses her wits to survive in a world unlike anything I could have dreamt up." -- Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers "Gifted and gritty, Ford Falcon is a heroine with heart. She grabs you by both arms and hauls you into her world-a haunting futurescape where you have to be inventive to survive, where every decision has a price. Michael Perry's writing is exquisite, humorous and thrilling." -- Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal "A fast-paced, post-apocalyptic Laura Ingalls Wilder wilderness story. Comparisons to other gritty, engaging tough-girl-with-a-strong-moral-compass stories are inevitable, but Maggie has originality and grit to spare." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ford Falcon capably demonstrates how a smart, determined kid might handle the end of the world and her place in it." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Unique and interesting cast of characters. Maggie is a strong, brave, adventurous, and resourceful role model for younger readers." -- School Library Journal