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The Dead (The Enemy Book 2)

By Charlie Higson
Series: The Enemy
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The Dead (The Enemy Book 2) by Charlie Higson is a gripping young adult novel set in post-apocalyptic London, where a deadly disease has turned adults into flesh-eating creatures. The story follows a group of resilient teenagers desperately trying to survive, facing not only the terrifying grown-ups but also bandits and the struggles of navigating a chaotic world without guidance. As alliances form and tensions rise, they must rely on their wits and courage to find hope amidst the dark and perilous environment.
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This gripping young adult novel may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling post-apocalyptic tales filled with suspense and adventure. Set in a world where a mysterious illness turns adults into something deadly, it follows a group of resilient kids fighting for survival. Expect a fast-paced, adrenaline-charged story that explores themes of friendship, bravery, and hope.

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The Dead (The Enemy Book 2)

A terrible disease is striking everyone over the age of fourteen. Death walks the streets. Nowhere is safe. Maxie, Blue and the rest of the Holloway crew aren't the only kids trying to escape the ferocious adults who prey on them.

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The Enemy is back - the second heart-stopping, mind-blowing book in this killer series - now in paperback.

A terrible disease is striking everyone over the age of fourteen. Death walks the streets. Nowhere is safe.

Maxie, Blue and the rest of the Holloway crew aren't the only kids trying to escape the ferocious adults who prey on them.

Jack and Ed are best friends, but their battle to stay alive tests their friendship to the limit as they go on the run with a mismatched group of other kids - nerds, fighters, misfits. And one adult. Greg, a butcher, who claims he's immune to the disease.

They must work together if they want to make it in this terrifying new world. But as a fresh disaster threatens to overwhelm London, they realize they won't all survive...

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The Dead by Charlie Higson is praised for its intense and gripping storyline filled with zombies and action. Critics highlight its clever, fast-paced, and inventive narrative, achieving a balance of blood and gore. It combines elements of survival horror with social commentary, earning comparisons to a zombie-infused Lord of the Flies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141325033

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

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Charlie Higson Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Series: The Enemy Young Adult

About the Author

Charlie Higson is a well-known writer of screenplays and novels, and is the author of the phenomenally successful Young Bond series. He is also a performer on and co-creator of The Fast Show and Radio Four's award-winning Down the Line series, which was recently made into a popular BBC2 sketch show, Bellamy's People. Charlie is a big fan of horror films and is now hoping to give a great many children sleepless nights with this series.

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