In 2140, people can live forever as long as they do not procreate. If a child is born, it is considered a surplus, destined to spend life repaying its burden upon society. Fourteen-year-old Surplus Anna is content fulfilling this obli gation until the day Peter arrives and challenges everything she knows. 2008 USBBY Outstanding International Books List.

Originally published by Bloomsbury Great Britain, in 2007.