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Description for X-Isle
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: YFCB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 132 x 198 x 35. Weight in Grams: 322.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Corgi Childrens
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552575089
SKU
9780552575089
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Steve Augarde
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 seventy picture books for younger children, and has produced the paper-engineering for many pop-up books. His first book for older children, THE VARIOUS, won a Silver Smarties Award in ... Read more
Reviews for X-Isle
Totally emotional and a truly captivating read. I 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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more