X-Isle by Steve Augarde

X-Isle by Steve Augarde

Ever since the floods came and washed the world away, survivors have been desperate to win a place on X-Isle, the island where life is rumoured to be easier than on what's left of the mainland. Only young boys are in with a chance, the smaller and lighter the better. Baz and Ray are two of the lucky few to be chosen, but they soon discover that X-Isle is a far cry from paradise. Ruled by Preacher John, a dangerous religious fanatic, it's a violent, unpredictable place where terrible things can happen at any moment. The boys hatch an extraordinary plan in order to protect themselves - the construction of a mighty weapon of defence. But can they complete this weapon in time, and are they really prepared to use it in order to secure their freedom? Powerful and compelling, "X-Isle" is a fast-moving thriller that will keep you guessing right to the very end.

"Totally emotional and a truly captivating readI give this book five out of five" Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books "This is an excellent book; everything that Steve Augarde does is to a high standard. The characterisation, world building, narrative and pacing are all spot on and the result is a fantasy thriller that will appeal to teenagers all around the world" Fantasy Book Review "Billed as Lord of the Flies for the new generation, this book is dark, disturbing, compelling and utterly brilliant" Rosie Scribble

Steve Augarde was born in Birmingham, but spent most of his life in the West Country, working as an illustrator, paper-engineer, and semi-pro jazz musician. He has written and illustrated over 70 picture-books for younger children, and has produced the paper-engineering for many pop-up books, including those by other artists - as well as providing the artwork and music for two animated BBC television series. His first book for older children, THE VARIOUS, won a Silver Smarties Award in 2003.

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ISBN 13	9781849920124
ISBN 10	1849920125
Title	X-Isle
Author	Steve Augarde
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Random House Children's UK
Year published	2010-09-02
Number of pages	480
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