"Modern history from a master historical novelist"
Set in Britain in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis this makes for an edgy thriller as everyone wonders if they will survive the week, never mind solve the mystery of the girl found in the coal shed!
Stevie and her best friend Ray, the former British, the latter American, realise they are living through uncertain times with their parents on edge in case there is to be a nuclear war – but Stevie and Ray have their own problems to solve. Stevie has discovered a mysterious girl – Anna – in her coal shed. She agrees to help shelter Anna from the people who are threatening Anna’s future – Anna says people are trying to poison her.
There are family secrets unearthed, families stressed, and a thriller unfolding over a period of seven days. What a masterpiece of thrilling historical writing. Carroll has taken family themes, mixed in with the politics of the day and woven them into a compelling thriller based on strong historical research. The characters are endearing as they struggle to piece together many complex issues in an accessible way and make a hopeful story emerge from what could have been a very dark period in history. Another triumph, highly recommended.
1962, London during the Cuban Missile Crisis What would you do if there was a real possibility that the world might end?
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1962, London during the Cuban Missile Crisis What would you do if there was a real possibility that the world might end? Ray, aware of his parents' building worry, decides to take matters into his own hands.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Week at World's End and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Week at World's End features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Books of the Month, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Thrillers
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The Week at World's End was written by Emma Carroll and published by Faber & Faber
The Week at World's End has 306 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
