Children Of The Dust

Name: Children Of The Dust
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780099433422
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By Louise Lawrence

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Children Of The Dust by Louise Lawrence is a gripping post-apocalyptic novel for children, exploring the aftermath of a nuclear attack. It follows the struggles of three generations as they adapt to a drastically altered world, delving into themes of survival, resilience, and the enduring hope for a brighter future amidst despair.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by post-apocalyptic narratives and stories of survival. The tale explores deep themes of resilience, human conflict, and hope in a stark future. It’s ideal for young readers who appreciate thought-provoking stories with strong character development and moral dilemmas.

Children Of The Dust

It's a real-life nightmare. Sarah and her family have to stay cooped up in the tightly-sealed kitchen for days on end, dreading the inevitable radioactive fall-out and the subsequent slow, torturous death, which seems almost preferable to surviving in a grey, dead world, choked by dust.

A post-nucelar holocaust novel descrived by the author herself as, 'my cry against the monstrous weapons men have made'.

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Children Of The Dust is a powerful post-nuclear holocaust novel described by the author as, "my cry against the monstrous weapons men have made".

Everyone thought, when the alarm bell rang, that it was just another fire practice. But the first bombs had fallen on Hamburg and Leningrad, the headmaster said, and a full-scale nuclear attack was imminent...

It's a real-life nightmare. Sarah and her family have to stay cooped up in the tightly-sealed kitchen for days on end, dreading the inevitable radioactive fallout and the subsequent slow, torturous death, which seems almost preferable to surviving in a grey, dead world, choked by dust.

But then, from out of the dust and the ruins and the desolation, comes new life, a new future, and a whole brave new world...

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Children of the Dust by Louise Lawrence has been praised for its thought-provoking narrative and emotional depth. It's often described as a powerful and haunting post-apocalyptic story that captivates both children and adults. The themes of survival, resilience, and the impact of nuclear war are handled with sensitivity, providing a compelling read that lingers in the minds of its audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099433422

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 127g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Louise Lawrence was born in Leatherhead, Surrey in 1943. When she left school she became an assistant librarian, 'from which came my love and respect for books, and my thirst for written knowledge'. Louise Lawrence married and had her first of three children in 1963. The experience turned her to writing- 'Deprived of book-filled surroundings I was bound to write my own.'Since 'O' levels she has not received a formal education, but has flourished as an auto-didact. Among her interests are Botany, Poetry, Religion, Yoga, Politics and the Occult. 'Attempting to understand people led me to study Psychology for many years - which led me to study Feminisim - which led to Sociology. The road is endless!'