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Win a set of PROOFS of 'New You For Ever' by Steve Cole for ages 11+ (Dyslexia-friendly and perfect for reluctant readers)

For Children, Reluctant readers

Can you save the world by living forever? From award-winning sci-fi writer Steve Cole comes a nail-biting dystopian thriller that confronts how AI and environmental breakdown could shape our future. Suitable for ages 11+

The year is 2070, and the New You Foundation claim to have found the ultimate answer to the climate crisis. They want human beings to transform themselves into Pleekas – perfect artificial replicas. Pleekas can go on for ever but won’t create waste or use the Earth’s resources.

Too good to be true?

When a chance meeting leads young journalist Anders Jones to the sinister truth, he must risk everything to expose New You – if it’s not already too late …

*Barrington Stoke have 3 sets of 10 proof copies of NEW YOU FOR EVER to give away for review! To win a set for your reading group, please complete the below questions and email barringtonstokemarketing@harpercollins.co.uk by 17th October.

- Name and email for main group contact
- Full address (for delivering books, if you are successful)
- Name of local authority or school
- Name of reading club
- Age of group members
- Why your group would like to take part in the offer
- If your group is selected, would you be happy to share any of the following on social media: images of your club reading the book (can be without faces), any displays/activities, and/or reviews

If your group is selected, books will be delivered to you in November.

Barrington Stoke books are quick reads with a super-readable layout and font, making them perfect for struggling and reluctant readers. Click ‘more for readers’ below to see a sample from inside the book.

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