Forgotten City

Survival is just the beginning in this action-packed middle grade adventure that's Mad Max for kids. Thirteen years ago, the world ended. A deadly chemical called Waste began to spread across the globe, leaving devastation in its wake. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Anything the Waste didn't kill, it mutated into threatening new forms. Kobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors.
But when his dad goes missing, Kobi follows his trail-and discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself. Nonstop action, chilling dangers, and edge-of-your-seat twists make this gripping, fast-paced read perfect for young readers who love survival adventures like Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and dystopian series like Jeanne DuPrau's City of Ember. In a city reclaimed by a mutated wilderness, one boy's search for his father uncovers a conspiracy that will change everything.
Mutated Creatures: From ravenous wolves to monstrous, underground Chokerplants, the Waste has twisted nature into a deadly new form. A Conspiracy Thriller: Kobi thought the Waste was the world's biggest threat, but the truth about the survivors, the city, and his own past is far more dangerous. Found Family: He though he was the last kid on Earth, but when Kobi finds other survivors with strange abilities, he'll have to decide who to trust.
Fast-Paced Survival: Perfect for middle grade readers who want a story that never slows down, with thrilling chases, narrow escapes, and shocking twists.