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In The Week at World's End by Emma Carroll, set against the backdrop of 1960s Britain during the Cuban Missile Crisis, two schoolchildren stumble upon a mysterious runaway girl. As the week unfolds, they navigate the tense uncertainties of the era, forming bonds and unravelling hidden secrets that test their courage and friendship.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy captivating historical adventures set in the backdrop of the Cold War. It's a thrilling tale where children find themselves amidst suspenseful plots, mysterious strangers, and secrets that could change everything. If you're a fan of stories with a blend of friendship, courage, and the chance to dive into a different time period, this might just be the perfect read for you.

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The Week at World's End

The hotly anticipated new standalone from the Queen of Historical Fiction and National Treasure, Emma Carroll.

The hotly anticipated new standalone from the Queen of Historical Fiction and National Treasure, Emma Carroll

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1962, London during the Cuban Missile Crisis

What would you do if there was a real possibility that the world might end?

Ray, aware of his parents' building worry, decides to take matters into his own hands. He builds a shelter in the woods behind his house in the hope that he never has to use it. Only to discover that someone else needs it more than he does. An American girl, reported missing, has turned up there...

Why is she hiding? And with neighbour turning against neighbour, will Ray be willing to help her?

Set over the six days when the Cuban Missile Crisis became public knowledge, this tense, clever thriller might just be Emma Carroll's best book yet!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571332830

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Emma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher for many years. Thisis Emma's tenth novel for Faber; she has also written the highly-acclaimed Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, In Darkling Wood, The Snow Sister, Strange Star, Letters from the Lighthouse, Secrets of a Sun King, When we were Warriors andThe Somerset Tsunami. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.

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