The Best of All Worlds

The Times Children's Book of the Year 2025 tells the story of thirteen-year-old Zay and his family, who find themselves mysteriously trapped inside a dome during a family weekend getaway, leading to a fight for survival over three long years. When a new family, the Jacksons, arrives in their strange new environment, political tensions and personal relationships intensify, complicating their efforts to escape. Amid the captivity and uncertainty, Zay begins to form connections that challenge his perceptions, setting the stage for unexpected consequences.