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The quiet at the end of the world
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- Book Synopsis
- Perfect for fans of The Last of Us, All That's Left in the World and The Last Bookstore on Earth, this thrilling dystopian YA novel imagines a future in which a virus has caused global infertility. A compelling and twisty story of survival, humanity and love in the quiet at the end of the world. Finalist in the National Cyber Awards for Book of the Year Amazon's Teachers' Pick Shortlisted for the STEAM Children's Book Prize Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize Winner of the RED Book Award "A hugely rewarding read." SFX Magazine "James is one to watch." Kirkus Reviews How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...
- About The Author
- Lauren James is the Carnegie-longlisted author of many young adult novels, including Last Seen Online, Green Rising, The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker, The Quiet at the End of the World and The Loneliest Girl in the Universe. She is an RLF Royal Fellow at Aston University and the story consultant on Netflix's Heartstopper (Seasons 2 and 3). Her books have sold over two hundred thousand copies worldwide in seven languages. The Quiet at the End of the World was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and the STEAM Children's Book Award. Lauren is the founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League, and a member of the Society of Author's Sustainability Committee. She is the editor of the Future Hopes anthology and works as a consultant on climate storytelling, with a focus on optimism and hope. She also runs a Queer Writers group in Coventry, where she lives.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781406375510
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Walker Books Ltd, (07 March 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 334
- Weight
- 240 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 128 x 26 mm
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