Children of the Future by Jane Suen has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2017. Jane Suen's book is a finalist of the novella category in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the world's largest not-for-profit book awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors. The awards are judged by leaders of the indie book publishing industry, including many with long careers at major publishing houses. Their love of a great read and experience in the publishing arena identify books deserving a wider audience. Readers' Favorite gave CHILDREN of the FUTURE five-stars. "...children will enjoy the twists and turns, and suspense and mystery. The story is refreshingly original… " Recognition for "Children of the Future" includes three awards: 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Novella 2017 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention Award - Children-Social Issues 2017 Silver Falchion Award Finalist - Best Fiction Tween/YA Mystery/Thriller ***************************************************************************************** WHERE ARE THE MISSING CHILDREN? A small yellow school bus pulls up in front of the little red brick schoolhouse. Telly, the bus driver, discovers all of the children are missing -- all except one very frightened Billy who has hidden in a cabinet. Where is everyone? Telly and Billy are determined to find the answers. The little town of Rocky Flats is stirred into a frenzy. Nothing like this has ever happened before! Where have the children gone? Why? As the clock ticks and the little town rallies together in the search, will they find the children before it's too late?