Author:Steve Augarde
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.
The boys hatch an extraordinary plan in order to protect themselves - the construction of a mighty weapon of defence. But can they complete this weapon in time, and are they really prepared to use it in order to secure their freedom?
Powerful and compelling, X-ISLE is a fast-moving thriller that will keep you guessing right to the very end.
Totally emotional and a truly captivating read. I give this book five out of five
—— Mr Ripley's Enchanted BooksThis 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 teenagers all around the world
—— Fantasy Book ReviewBilled as Lord of the Flies for the new generation, this book is dark, disturbing, compelling and utterly brilliant
—— Rosie ScribbleA feast for readers
—— Amanda Craig , New StatesmanAn entertaining, nostalgic brainteaser
—— Sunday Timespitch-perfect 1930s mystery
—— MetroArsenic for Tea is a joy. A multi-layered sandwich cake of joy . . . Stylish, charming, witty and delightful . . . Worth cancelling everything for
—— Did You Ever Stop To ThinkThese Agatha-Christie-indebted tales involve detective duo Daisy Wells and her sidekick Hazel Wong, wealthy schoolgirls from England and Hong Kong. In the first book, they investigated a murder at their boarding school. This time, Daisy's family's stately home - a hotbed of jealousy and greed - provides a rich cast of suspects when it's not just the cake candles that are snuffed out at a birthday tea party. Emotional conflict, logical deduction and the period setting make for an entertaining, nostalgic brainteaser
—— Nicolette Jones , Sunday TimesEven better than its predecessor . . . Brilliant
—— The Book ZoneThis series comes vibrantly to life with Hazel's warm, charming narration and I just want more Wells and Wong Mysteries
—— So Many Books, So Little TimeLike a good Miss Marple, there are twists and turns in this detective series and the 1930s period is vividly brought to life. Great fun!
—— WRD MagazineWitty, clever and gently satirical of upper-class life, it's Agatha Christie crossed with Angela Brazil
—— Amanda Craig , IndependentIt is refreshing to see the presence of so many rambunctious young women in children's books, and none are more so than the protagonists of Robin Stevens's Wells & Wong Mysteries . . . Stevens brings psychological depth to the classic Christie crime; she does not shirk the unpalatable consequences
—— Literary ReviewAn epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting
—— BooksellerA gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront
—— Publishers WeeklyBorrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school
—— People MagazineBy turns heart-pounding and contemplative . . . The 5th Wave will thrill you, chill you, and challenge you to keep the pages turning fast enough
—— Hypable.comUtterly gripping
—— Metro HeraldHigh adventure with mystery and heart
—— The Sunday TimesA cut above anything else in the genre.
—— Sunday TelegraphThe pace is RELENTLESS
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