The following summary & book cover is from Sally Gardner's page: - http://www.sallygardner.net/books/maggot-moon/
"Set in an alternative 1950s Britain, where Standish Treadwell and Gramps live with the rest of the undesirables in Zone 7, and all stand terrified under the brutal regime of the Motherland. But severely dyslexic Standish sees the world through different eyes to most, and through his vision and courage he has to track down his 
best friend Hector, who has disappeared completely, and ultimately find a way to bring down the oppressive forces of the Motherland. How can one boy stand against an all-powerful army?
best friend Hector, who has disappeared completely, and ultimately find a way to bring down the oppressive forces of the Motherland. How can one boy stand against an all-powerful army?
MAGGOT MOON is an unforgettable story of courage, friendship and rebellion, written in a wholly original style that will have readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end."
This is a book that sticks. I couldn't stop thinking about Standish & the people who live in Zone 7. After reading it, I understand why I have been told that this book can be used when studying Nazism & Stalinism. Click HERE to go to the Maggot Moon site.
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