Kindle Edition Amazon Whitney L. Grady Category:  Young Adult/Teen Publisher: Pants on Fire Press Type: Fiction Pages: 177 ISBN-13: 9780986037382 Price: $2.99 (eBook) Knowledge is not only power...it is currency. In I Am Currency, knowledge is not only power...it is currency.  Nevel Walker's photographic memory makes him more valuable than he may like in a post-apocalyptic world after books have all-but disappeared.  When a meteor slams into the earth causing a shift in the earth’s magnetic core, the age of technology ends and economies across the globe crash. So for tenth grader Nevel Walker, having a photographic memory is a secret his family has to try to keep. With a dystopian government that keeps all known books under lock and parents involved in an underground movement to protect the books that do still secretly exist, Nevel is in a dangerous position. A chase through the Australian Outback changes Nevel’s fate as he finds love, mystery, and almost-certain death. Excerpt In I Am Currency, knowledge is not only power...it is currency. Nevel Walker's photographic memory makes him more valuable than he may like in a post-apocalyptic world after books have all-but disappeared. When a meteor slams into the earth causing a shift in the earth’s magnetic core, the age of technology ends and economies across the globe crash. So for tenth grader Nevel Walker, having a photographic memory is a secret his family has to try to keep. With a dystopian government that keeps all known books under lock and parents involved in an underground movement to protect the books that do still secretly exist, Nevel is in a dangerous position. A chase through the Australian Outback changes Nevel’s fate as he finds love, mystery, and almost-certain death.

Brilliant Adventure for All Ages!
Whitney L. Grady has mastered the art of pulling the reader into her story. From the first page, I was drawn into the brilliant concept of a future world without technology. Teachers and librarians will be thrilled with the theme that knowledge is power. It is a wonderful read for all ages. Prepare yourself for a fast-paced adventure filled with rich characters and smart story lines.

Captivating and Exciting Read
So much more than the typical young adult novel, I am Currency is a fun and engaging story that at the same time manages to be thoroughly smart and thought provoking. I will be anxiously awaiting the arrival of the next installment in this wonderful series! I would recommend this book to readers young and old.

Great Adventure Story for All Ages
This story grabs you from the start! The adventure and strong characters will appeal to readers young and old. The concept of living in the post-technology age provides a powerful backdrop and is very thought provoking. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.