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The World That Forgot How to Read: A Young Adult Dystopian Adventure of Secrets, Magic, and Forbidden Knowledge

The World That Forgot How to Read: A Young Adult Dystopian Adventure of Secrets, Magic, and Forbidden Knowledge

Katherine Lorne, Clara

Paperback

Young Adult Fiction

ISBN13: 9798254054405
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 28 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In a world where books are banned, and reading is considered a dangerous relic of the past, knowledge is power-and power is forbidden. Sixteen-year-old Elysia Quinn has grown up in a society where words are meaningless symbols, signs are erased, and memories of stories exist only as whispers. Everyone accepts the rules... except her.

When Elysia discovers a hidden library buried beneath the ruins of an old city, she uncovers a secret that could upend everything: a world alive with stories, ideas, and truths long forgotten. But unlocking this treasure isn't simple. To read, she must hide, deceive, and outsmart a government that fears knowledge above all else.

As she learns to read, Elysia finds herself drawn to Kai, a daring boy with his own mysterious connection to the forbidden world of books. Together, they navigate shadowed streets, coded messages, and clandestine gatherings, facing dangers that challenge their courage-and their hearts.

Yet the more Elysia discovers, the more she realizes that knowledge comes with responsibility. A single misstep could mean capture... or worse. And as the regime tightens its grip, the young rebels must decide: risk everything for the freedom to think, imagine, and remember-or remain in a world that has forgotten how to read.

The World That Forgot How to Read is a suspenseful, magical, and adventurous journey into courage, love, and the extraordinary power of ideas. For readers who dare to dream, this is a story about rebellion, discovery, and the irrepressible human desire to understand the world.

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