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There are over 170,000 words in the English language. In Ark, however, people are only allowed to use 500 of them, deemed "The List" by their leader, Jon Noa. Ark was formed after global warming caused floods that ravaged the earth. Because global warming was explained away or played down by people in power, Noa decided that words were the root of all evil in mankind. Though most people are not allowed to use unlimited words, Letta is apprentice to the Wordsmith, who keeps records of all words-List and non-list-in case man becomes responsible enough to use them again. When her master goes missing and a mysterious boy shows up at her door, Letta suddenly begins to question the premise behind her beloved Ark and searches for the true value of communication and connection.