Ship Breaker (2010) by Paolo Bacigalupi is a young adult dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic future where environmental collapse and economic devastation have reshaped the world. The protagonist, 15-year-old Nailer, works in a dangerous, scavenging crew that strips valuable materials from wrecked ships on the Gulf Coast. When he discovers a luxury clipper ship with a single survivor, Nita, he becomes entangled in a dangerous struggle for survival. As Nailer and his friends fight against his drug-addicted father and a ruthless corporate faction, they embark on a perilous journey to find Nita’s family and confront the dark forces that threaten them all.
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