More great reads: the best books for 11 year olds
January 2011 Guest Editor Jenny Downham on a classic of apocalyptic science fiction:
"Written as a documentary novel, Z for Zachariah explores the nightmare situation faced by two people who believe they are the last humans left on earth. This was the first novel I read as a teenager that utterly transported me. I had never realised books could do that. It literally took me away from home and put me somewhere else. Absolutely haunting and impossible to put down!"
Nuclear war has devastated America, except for the valley where Ann Burden has been living alone for over a year - until Loomis, a scientist in a radiation-proof suit, arrives. She hopes they will be companions but his behaviour towards her becomes increasingly threatening as he attacks her and then cuts off her food supply and tries to bring her under his control. Although there may be no one else alive, Ann steals his suit and leaves the valley in search of humanity.
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Nuclear war has devastated America, except for the valley where Ann Burden has been living alone for over a year - until Loomis, a scientist in a radiation-proof suit, arrives. She hopes they will be companions but his behaviour towards her becomes increasingly threatening as he attacks her and then cuts off her food supply and tries to bring her under his control.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Z for Zachariah and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-18 years old
Z for Zachariah features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for Young Adults
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. In Stock.
Z for Zachariah was written by Robert C. O'Brien and published by Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Z for Zachariah has 258 pages
Yes it is part of The Originals series
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.
