Mia is used to being bullied for her skin mutation, but nothing prepares her for what’s coming. A secret operation wants to eliminate children like her in the name of science—and her own father agrees. With no other option, Mia must run. Along her journey, she meets new allies and must decide whom to trust and when to ask for help. Pursued by the Special Colour Police (S.C.A.T.), she discovers that translucent children are being targeted for mysterious reasons. Eventually captured and taken to a hidden research facility, Mia uncovers the horrifying truth: children like her are being used in experiments to extract energy from their bodies. But Mia won’t give up. Observing the lab’s secrets, she crafts a bold escape plan—not just for herself, but for the others too.

Awarded by the Cypriot Chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People – IBBY, 2013
Included in the official Greek K–12 school reading list
Taught in schools across Greece and Cyprus (including theatrical adaptations, art projects, and literature events)

Kedros, 2016, 208 p.