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Sarah and her father have lived in the Kalahari as researchers for years, and have created a home there. Ever since Sarah's mother had died, her part in the family has grown. In need of money for research, Sarah and her father agree to take 5 chosen students to take on a week trip in the Kalahari Desert. Poachers invade the area, chasing after a lion that seems to be the colour of finest mercury, a virus created called metallcium, the living metal. This animal hasn't been seen before and makes everyone question. Sarah's father heads out for a little bit to stop the hunters, but doesn't…

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4 editions · 2 languages
  • Other · English · 2016
    Penguin Publishing Group · 9781484469521
  • Other · English · 2016
    Razorbill · 9781595147660
  • Other · English · 2015
    Penguin Young Readers Group · 368 pages · 9781595147653
  • Paperback · Turkish · 2019
    Pegasus Yayınları · 352 pages · 9786052996683
SurvivalJuvenile fictionSafarisVirus diseasesFictionScience fictionYouths' writingsYOUNG ADULT FICTION