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The Island That Didn't Exist
A classic adventure story with a fantastic modern twist
Author Joe Wilson
Suitable for: The Famous Five meets Lord of the Flies in this middle grade adventure story. (9+)
Price: £6.99
ISBN:
978-0-19-277509-2
Publication date:
06/08/2020
Paperback:
256 pages
Dimensions:
198x129mm
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Description
When twelve-year-old Rixon's great-uncle leaves him a mysterious island in his will, he sets off to see it for himself. And what Rixon finds there might hold the key to the future of the planet: four children brought up with a different set of values. But can Rixon save the island when he is beset by dangers and soon fighting for his own life?
This page was last updated on 21 September 2020 at 04:30 GMT
Features
- A classic adventure story with a fantastic modern twist.
- An exciting debut middle grade tale from new talent BBC journalist Joe Wilson.
- The ultimate wish fulfilment-a boy is given his very own island!
This page was last updated on 21 September 2020 at 04:30 GMT
Reviews
- 'The debut children's book from BBC journalist Wilson.' - The Bookseller
- 'A riveting and thought-provoking read, The Island That Didn't Exist is, without a doubt, a summer must read! Perfectly paced and full of captivating cliff-hangers, action packed scenes, and wonderfully resilient characters, Joe Wilson expertly strips back the classic adventure story and brings to the forefront a timely narrative on the current climate crisis.' - Bluebird reviews
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