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A contemporary take on the savage classic LORD OF THE FLIES: a group of mismatched, modern-day teenagers must fight to survive on a deserted island.
A contemporary take on the savage classic LORD OF THE FLIES: a group of mismatched, modern-day teenagers must fight to survive on a deserted island
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The Island by M A Bennett follows the story of Link, a young boy who is a fish out of water. Newly arrived from America, he struggles to settle into the venerable and prestigious Osney School. It’s a place filled with strange traditions and bizarre practices, such as ranking students by how fast they can run around the school quad—no matter how ancient that quad may be. Unfortunately for Link, his slowest time in years turns him into the butt of every school joke, with certain students determined to make his life even more miserable.
When a school summer trip is announced, Link dreads the thought of spending additional time with his worst tormentors. However, his parents give him an ultimatum: he can only leave Osney School for good if he participates in the trip. Driven by the prospect of escaping for good, Link grudgingly agrees to endure it. But this trip will test his endurance in more ways than he anticipated.
The famous saying goes, 'No man is an island', but what happens when a group of teenagers, none of whom particularly like each other, end up isolated on an island? As oppressive heat, hunger, and thirst begin to take their toll, everyone’s true colours are revealed. Let the battle commence...
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The Island by M A Bennett is praised for its suspenseful plot with carefully placed hints that maintain an edge of anticipation, keeping the reader slightly ahead. It's regarded as an engaging follow-up to the author's previous work, STAGS.
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ISBN: 9781471407536
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 August 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Audience: Teenage
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Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 278g
Pages: 400
About the Author
M. A. Bennett is half Venetian and was born in Manchester, England, and raised in the Yorkshire Dales. She is a history graduate of Oxford University and the University of Venice, where she specialised in the study of Shakespeare's plays as a historical source. After university she studied art and has since worked as an illustrator, an actress and a film reviewer. She also designed tour visuals for rock bands, including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She was married on the Grand Canal in Venice and lives in north London with her husband, son and daughter. Her first YA novel, S.T.A.G.S. was published in 2017. THE ISLAND is her second novel for young adults. Follow her at @MABennettAuthor on Twitter and at m.a.bennettauthor on Instagram.
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