The Island at the End of Everything

The Costa Judges say: ‘Entirely original with not a word out of place – as vivid and beautiful as the butterflies themselves.’

A message from the author:    ‘At a time when the world seems to be moving deeper towards intolerance, the message that we should be together but not the same, was at the forefront of my mind when writing this book. It’s easy to label people, and labelling means reducing them to one attribute, which in turn makes it easier to dismiss, dehumanise, and persecute. In The Island at the End of Everything, it is down to Ami, and her friend Mari, to find a way home in a society that tells them they are only children, only girls, and so are not in control of their own lives. But of course, this is far from the truth.’

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In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Lovereading4kids Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can read their full reviews by clicking here.

Cajsa Jonsson, age 12 - 'an amazing book that told a heart-warming story about friendship. It takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end and I really recommend it.'

Evie Aconley, age 10 - 'An enjoyable book that will interest you so much that you will find it hard to put down!'

Felicity Wilcox, age 14 - 'A great emotional rollercoaster adventure story...It made you grip the edge of your seat (or bed if you read it at night).'

Ella Meredith, age 10 - 'I think this is a very good book that gets better as you move further into it. I would recommend this book for ages 8+ and would give it 4/5 stars.'

Ellen Cox, age 10 - 'A brilliant book that captures your heart...There are such detailed descriptions I had very clear images in my head.'

Emma Corden, age 11 - 'If you are looking for a sad adventurous but exciting new book to read I would recommend this book!'

Bella Rix-Clanc, age 10 - 'A happy, sad, exiting and beautiful book. I read it with my mum and we both enjoyed it.'    

Aoibhe Churcher, age 11 - 'I  really enjoyed the book. It was exciting, griping, and mind blowing.'

Annie Sherratt, age 12 - 'This is my favourite book, based on history but with streaks of magic. It is a sad book, that often makes you smile, about friendship and reunions.'

Felicity Kerswell, age 14 - 'At the start I was unsure if I would like this book but as the story progressed and you found out more about the characters it grew on me and by the end I was crying.'

Humaira Kauser - 'There is not a lot to say other than read this book and anything else this author writes because it will blow you away.'

Charlotte Cassidy, age 11 - 'I loved this book because you could actually connect with the characters, and it keeps you wanting to know more.'

William Pasturel, age nearly 12 - 'I quite liked this book because it was very descriptive and captured the characters personalities perfectly.'

Rose Hopkins - 'It was a creative, emotional rollercoaster, butterflies woven through the story, like a ribbon, tying it all together.  There were some very beautiful descriptions.  I found it a very satisfying read.'