The 2011 Odyssey Award

Summary: Meggy Swann arrives in Elizabethan London, unwanted by her father and overwhelmed by the city's chaos. Navigating with two sticks, she faces a world of rogues and thieves. As her alchemist father chases gold, Meggy embarks on her own journey of transformation. Can she find her place in a city that seems to reject her, or will London reveal unexpected gifts? With only a goose named Louise by her side, Meggy must discover her strength and purpose in a world that challenges her at every turn.

Summary: In a world where thoughts are audible, Todd Hewitt is the last boy in a town of men. As he nears manhood, he discovers a dark secret that forces him to flee with his loyal dog. Pursued by hostile townsmen, Todd encounters a silent girl, defying everything he knows about the Noise germ that killed all females. Who is she, and why is she immune? As Todd's journey unfolds, he must question everything to uncover the truth and find his place in a world filled with chaos and deception.