Survival of the Elements by Matthew Albren
Inspired by Lisa McMann's>The Unwanteds and later Suzanne Collins's>The Hunger Games, the young-adult fantasy adventure>Survival of the Elements offers a fresh perspective on a dystopian future. Written by twelve-year-old author Matthew Albren, the tale begins on a small island during its semiannual banishment meeting, known simply as>the days.
Like every twelve-year-old boy before him, Xavier Key's time has come to leave home-and face imminent death. Forced to compete in a personal battle against the elements that will likely destroy him, the young boy must survive four arenas; and in order to earn the right to return to society, Xavier's self-sufficiency, battle savvy, intelligence, and courage must hold up against the elements of earth, air, water, and fire.
A coming-of-age adventure that touches on themes of friendship and believing in oneself, Survival of the Elements follows the suspenseful and inspiring journey of a boy who discovers the dark truth behind the sinister powers controlling his world while fighting for his life.
Facing down demons and overcoming betrayal are just a few of the grim obstacles young Xavier must face. Does he have what it takes to survive-and save his homeland?
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| ISBN 13 | 9781494822842 |
| ISBN 10 | 1494822849 |
| Title | Survival of the Elements |
| Author | Matthew Albren |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Year published | 2014-06-20 |
| Number of pages | 106 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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