The villains are actually way more brutal than I expected. The exception is the villains who I could not tell apart from one another, but it seems like the system is the villain moreso than the individuals, so it makes sense that they would blend together. Now it's reversed: most people eat a large amount of highly processed food and rarely get the chance to eat anything natural.Įach character has a strong defining trait but is also multifaceted, and all are charming. When fairy tales were first being written, most people did not have access to highly processed food. It's a stark contrast to most fairy tales, save for Hansel and Gretel. I love that candy is such a sinister force in this story. Neurodivergent and disabled people are kept prisoner in this underworld and only Nema, Izzy, and Adam can free them and save their home. The three protagonists, Nema, Izzy, and Adam, discover the existence of a candy-coated underground world ruled by the villainous Conquips. However, this idyllic life is quickly thrown off kilter by the arrival of a stranger called Moojag. Despite this, they live close to nature, spending lots of time outside and eating food they grow themselves. The reader is first introduced to the Real World, where everyone wears a technologically-advanced jumpsuit that assists them with everyday life. I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.īook Theme Song: I Am The Walrus by The BeatlesĪ wonderfully weird and whimsical story, but one with a grounded message that will resonate with neurodivergent readers. A fun, Alice-esque adventure revealing what it means to be neurodivergent, in a way that’s relatable to all.įans of Dahl, Baum and Carroll, will love MOOJAG. Set in the utopian world of post-catastrophe 'Surrey Isles', Britain 2054, where neurodivergents live in harmony with nature and technology, and the hidden dystopian 'Gajoomdom'.Īnyone who has ever felt different or had trouble fitting in will identify with this story about finding the strength to be your true self. Highly recommended as a family read due to the thought-provoking concepts and subject matter introduced.

This dystopian, cli-fi mystery is a quirky adventure featuring a neurodivergent cast and autistic/dyslexic/adhd main characters, for readers 10 years and up. Fail and they might never make it back home. But only they can reverse a code to prevent a rock candy robot invasion and rescue the captives. The strange, sticky place hides the truth about Nema’s missing brother, and a plot to destroy the free world she knows. When Nema and her friends discover a hidden sugar-hooked society holding lost kids, they find their perfect world in danger.

Moojag and the auticode secret