A tale of plagues and perfumes / Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski.
"The last thing Nia wants is to be branded a "Sinsory." Where she comes from, that's just as deadly as the plagues that sweep through the land. That's why she keeps her unusually keen sense of smell a secret. Only two people in the city of Yerat know of her special abilities: her beloved Auntie and her best friend, Fox. But when the worst plague in a century hits their desert continent, all of that suddenly changes. An invitation arrives in the shape of a jar of blackcurrant jam. Nia is asked to attend the Cloister, a select and secluded school for children with heightened senses. There she meets Scentiers, like her, but also Gazers, Whisper-Gatherers, and many more, whose sensory powers go far beyond what regular folk can smell, see, or hear. It's there that Nia learns her nose knows far more than she ever dreamed . . . maybe enough to find the cure for the plague. Or even sniff out the sinister secrets hiding in the Cloister's walls." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250911087
- ISBN: 1250911087
- Physical Description: 348 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2026
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 10-14 Roaring Brook Press.Grades 7-9 Roaring Brook Press.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Smell > Juvenile fiction.
Ability > Juvenile fiction.
Plague > Juvenile fiction.
Schools > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Novels.
Fantasy fiction.
Available copies
- 18 of 28 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Nantahala Regional Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 28 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County Library | J F HAL (Text) | 80605000649136 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
