The Girl with All the Gifts
Book • 2014
Set in a post-apocalyptic England, the story revolves around Melanie, a 10-year-old girl infected with a fungal virus known as the 'Cordyceps' fungus.
Unlike most infected, Melanie retains her human intelligence and cognitive abilities.
She is held at a secure base, Hotel Echo, where she is educated by teachers, including her beloved Miss Helen Justineau.
When the base is attacked, Melanie and a small group of survivors must navigate the treacherous world of 'hungries' (zombie-like infected) and 'junkers' (human scavengers).
As they travel to a supposed safe haven called Beacon, Melanie's unique condition and her relationships with the other characters drive the narrative, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and the future of humanity in a world ravaged by the fungal infection.
Unlike most infected, Melanie retains her human intelligence and cognitive abilities.
She is held at a secure base, Hotel Echo, where she is educated by teachers, including her beloved Miss Helen Justineau.
When the base is attacked, Melanie and a small group of survivors must navigate the treacherous world of 'hungries' (zombie-like infected) and 'junkers' (human scavengers).
As they travel to a supposed safe haven called Beacon, Melanie's unique condition and her relationships with the other characters drive the narrative, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and the future of humanity in a world ravaged by the fungal infection.
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