New You For Ever

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It is 2070 and climate change has plunged the world into crisis. Fortunately, the New You Foundation offers hope for a brighter future, with their development of Pleekas, replica human bodies, which don’t age or get sick. To become a Pleeka, a person simply has their brain cloned, and their memories, thoughts and personality are uploaded to an artificial body. Not only do Pleekas live forever, but they also don’t require food or produce waste, so are great for the environment too.  

Young reporter Anders Jones is surprised to learn that New You’s youth range has been heartily endorsed by-eco-influencer Tera Helstrom. She was previously a fierce critic of Pleekas, so he’s keen to understand why she’s changed her mind. However, when they meet, Anders discovers the real cost of perfection.   

This futuristic, dystopian thriller will have readers on the edge of their seats. The tale raises some interesting ethical questions, such as how does social media influence people's decision-making, and what actually makes us human? Accompanied by crisp black-and-white illustrations, this dyslexia-friendly book has been specially designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers.  

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