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Narrated against the backdrop of a ruthless regime determined to beat its enemies in the race to the moon, "Maggot Moon" is the stunning new novel from award-winning author Sally Gardner. When his best friend Hector is suddenly taken away, Standish Treadwell realises that it is up to him, his grandfather and a small band of rebels to confront and defeat the ever-present oppressive forces of the Motherland. Utterly original and stunning, it is impossible not to be moved by "Maggot Moon's" powerful story and the unforgettable heroism of Standish.