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Things to do Before the End of the World

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Things to Do Before the End of the World by Emily Barr is a gripping children's novel that explores a world on the brink of collapse due to an impending climate crisis. The story follows a young girl named Olivia, who receives a mysterious letter from her estranged cousin, triggering an unexpected adventure. As she navigates the challenges of her personal life and a rapidly changing world, Olivia embarks on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering secrets and making decisions that could alter the course of her future.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by end-of-the-world scenarios and coming-of-age tales. It offers a gripping mix of adventure and self-discovery under the shadow of a cosmic event, perfect for young readers with a taste for thrilling and thought-provoking narratives.

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Things to do Before the End of the World

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Timely and powerful; the new coming-of-age thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.

1. Live your best life.
2. Uncover family secrets.
3. Trust no one

What would you do when you hear the news that humans have done such damage to the earth that there might only be a limited amount of safe air left - a year's worth at most?
You'd work through your bucket list, heal rifts, do everything you've never been brave enough to do before?

Olivia is struggling to do any of this. What is it she truly wants to do? Who does she want to be?

Then out of the blue comes contact from a long-lost cousin Olivia didn't even know existed. Natasha is everything Olivia wants to be and more. As the girls meet up for a long, hot last summer, Olivia finds Natasha's ease and self-confidence having an effect on her.

But Natasha definitely isn't everything she first appears to be...

I walked home. I kept hearing footsteps behind me, but every time I turned around, no one was there.

Timely and powerful; this is the new coming-of-age thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.

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Things to do Before the End of the World by Emily Barr is a gripping children's novel that combines suspense with emotional depth. It is likely a fast-paced and emotionally engaging story, appealing to fans of darker fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241345276

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKS published in 2017 was Emily Barr's first novel for young adults and was a global hit, publishing in 27 languages. Before that, she worked as a journalist in London but always hankered after a quiet room and a book to write. She went travelling for a year, which gave her an idea for a novel set in the world of backpackers in Asia. This became BACKPACK, an adult thriller which won the WH Smith New Talent Award, and she has since written eleven more adult novels published in the UK and around the world. She lives in Cornwall with her husband and their children.

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