Synopsis:Not far in the future, cat flu has meant that cat breeding is strictly controlled and cats are only for the rich in their private estates.When Feela turns up in Jade’s garden, she can’t resist taking her in, even though it could cost her everything.Feela becomes sick and Jade is forced to seek help but soon Comprot are raiding Jade’s house. When Jade’s mother dies, the only person for Jade to turn to is Kris, the cynical school loner.Jade has always hated the authorities but now she begins to question the very society she lives in. Soon Jade and Kris are on the run…for their lives. Review: A fast-paced and exciting dystopia for children, Jon Blake’s novel takes an interesting subject and keeps the tension going throughout. With a strong female lead and some love-interest, perhaps the story will appeal more to female readers but this was a very satisfying read. Particularly interesting, and perhaps relevant, were the themes of freedom and responsibility. How much would we risk for something we believe in? The characters of Jade and Kris are well-drawn and Blake invents a frightening world in which Comprot holds sway and stun guns, threats and fear are par for the course for the less affluent. Comprot seems to know the teenagers’ every move and there are several high octane chase sections. This is a worthy and exciting novel, which raises a number of pertinent issues.

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