Overview

Three teens become humanity's only hope for survival. Late in the next century, the human race is on the verge of extinction. A mysterious virus has resulted in no births in almost a generation. Despite the impending doom, three urban teenagers try to live their lives with hope. Mia strives to preserve humanity's compassion through her art and her volunteer work with Mrs. C and the other oldies. Tech-savvy Xian spends her time tinkering with the robots she's sure will inherit the Earth. Jesse, the son of geneticists, is convinced the future lies with cloning, but society is reeling from the grotesque failures of previous attempts. When the friends stumble upon the 60-year-old mystery of a missing girl, it leads them back to Mrs. C, who, it turns out, is the world's only successful clone -- and the key to saving our species. Artist Fiona Smyth's gripping graphic novel depicts a future as visually detailed as it is emotionally rich. The Never Weres will keep readers breathless to the final page.

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Reviews

...(C)rammed with interesting details, set in adventurous layouts...its provocative ending is rewarding.--Lisa Goldstein School Library Journal (07/01/2011)

Smyth combines mystery, supernatural elements, and realistic human relationships to produce a magnified slice of what the future may hold.... Riveting.--Andi Diehn ForeWord Reviews (04/18/2011)

There's much pleasure to be derived from the look of Smyth's future metropolis, with its favela-like city blocks, insectoid robots blurting out advertisements, and tattooed senior citizens.--Ian Daffern Quill and Quire (06/01/2011)

Intellectually challenging and visually entertaining.--Patricia Jermey Resource Links (06/01/2011)

Author Information

Fiona Smyth's work has been published across North America. The Never Weres is her first graphic novel for young readers. She is currently an instructor in illustration, comics, graphic novels and drawing at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Visit her website at www.fionasmyth.com.

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