Underdogs

Chris Bonnello

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Miscellaneous
01 February 2025

War & combat fiction; Science fiction; Science fiction (Children's&YA); Young Adult Science Fiction

Series: Underdogs

A near-future war novel, where neurodiverse teenagers who escaped an attack on their school become the last hope of freeing the British people.

One million cloned soldiers. A nation imprisoned. A group of neurodiverse rebels fighting back.

Britain as we know it lies destroyed. In the aftermath of the most daring military coup in history, the surviving population is crammed inside giant Citadels, watched over by an army of cloned soldiers. The hope of a nation lies in a tiny number of freedom fighters hidden in the abandoned countryside

most of whom are teenagers who escaped the attack on their special school.

Seen by many as no more than misfits and 'problem children', this band of fighters could never have imagined the responsibility that now rests on their shoulders. But perhaps this war needs a different kind of hero. After a lifetime of being defined by their weaknesses, the teenagers must learn how to play to their strengths, and become the best they can be in a world that has never been on their side.

By: Chris Bonnello
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781789650358
ISBN 10: 1789650356
Series: Underdogs
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Chris Bonnello is a writer and speaker, formerly a primary school teacher. Having been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult, he launched Autistic Not Weird (https://autisticnotweird.com) in 2015 to share his personal and professional insights whilst campaigning for greater understanding of autism. Since then he has won multiple awards for his work, published a non-fiction book, and spoken as far away as Sydney Opera House. To this day Bonnello maintains a link to teaching, working as a tutor for autistic students with special educational needs. Underdogs is his first novel, following his master's degree in Creative Writing. He lives in Nottingham, UK.

Reviews for Underdogs

"""A fantastic twist on dystopia, with edge-of-your-seat thrills and unlikely heroes... I loved it."" -- Michael Grant, author of the Gone series ""A singular achievement - a taut, thrilling, fully rendered vision of dystopia... Bonnello's pacing and action will keep you on the edge of your seat."" -- Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes ""Riveting... This is a great read, and comes with the added message of the worth and value of diversity and difference."" -- Carol Povey, Director of the National Autistic Society"