About this book
It happened within a week . . . Leon and his younger sister, Grace, have recently moved to London from New York and are struggling to settle into their new school, when rumours of an unidentified virus in Africa begin to fill the news. Within a week the virus hits London and a pandemic has begun. The siblings witness people turning to liquid before their eyes, and they run for their lives. A month after touching Earth's atmosphere, the virus has assimilated the world's biomass. But the virus isn't their only enemy, and survival is just the first step. Plague Land is the explosive first novel in the Remade trilogy from the bestselling and award-winning author of TimeRiders, Alex Scarrow. Continue the horror-thriller series with Plague Nation and Plague World. This book was previously published in paperback as Remade.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Plague Land" by Alex Scarrow was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its graphic content and themes related to pandemics. The ban was initiated following complaints from parents and local advocacy groups, leading to discussions at school board meetings in states such as Texas and Florida. The book's depiction of a rapidly spreading virus and its effects on society raised alarms among some officials, resulting in its removal from school libraries and curricula. As of late 2024, the ban remains upheld in these districts, with ongoing debates about its appropriateness in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | ViolenceMoral |
