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Pencil
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Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: Smile Your Head Off Press
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.72 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Finn was keeping his head down and securing his future until the dreaded Pencil Pack arrived at his door. Stripped of his autonomy, Finn is selected for the enigmatic HAND program, a mandatory civic service. Reluctant and afraid, he finds an unexpected ally in Mia, a fierce and defiant fellow writer who refuses to accept her fate. As they delve deeper, they uncover unsettling truths about the program, its ties to Mia's past, and the disappearance of Finn's mother. With the system watching their every move, Finn must make an impossible choice: keep his head down and fulfill his civic duty, or risk erasure to expose the regime controlling their lives. Can two rebels rewrite history before their own pencils run out?
Pencil is the thrilling first installment in a gripping new dystopian trilogy. Perfect for fans of high-stakes rebellion, dark societal secrets, and fast-paced speculative fiction.
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