"Land of Fences" by Mark Smith follows the journey of a young boy named Finn who lives in a near-future world where society exists behind towering fences that separate them from the wilderness. Driven by curiosity and a yearning for freedom, Finn ventures beyond these barriers and discovers a land filled with both beauty and danger. As he navigates this untamed environment, he encounters unexpected allies and formidable challenges that test his courage and resilience. The story explores themes of adventure, the loss of innocence, and the quest for identity as Finn seeks to understand himself and the world that lies beyond the fences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 256 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Text Publishing .

Mark A. Smith was born in Dundee, where he works as a primary school teacher. He lives in Fife and spends most of his spare time reading comics and writing stories. He is highly competitive but has yet to find a sport he's actually good at. Slugboy Saves the World is his first novel. Darren Gate is the 2016 winner of the Kelpies Design and Illustration Prize. He is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Glasgow.