Author

Publication

2010 - David Fickling, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

119,000 words, Guess

Page Count

476 pages

Identifiers

and 8 more
  • ISBN-139781849920124
  • ISBN-139780385751933
  • Library of Congress Control Number2010281037
  • OCLC Control Number462881268
  • Better World BooksKO-929-323
  • Better World Books9780385751933
  • Better World BooksP6-AES-794
  • Open LibraryOL24804406M

Classifications

  • DDC823.914
  • LCCPZ7.A9125 Xai 2010

Description

Ever since the floods came and washed the world away, survivors have been desperate to win a place on X-Isle, the island where life is rumored to be easier than on what's left of the mainland. Only young boys stand a chance of getting in, the smaller and lighter the better. Baz and Ray are two of the lucky few to be chosen, but soon they discover that X-Isle is a far cry from paradise. Ruled by Preacher John, a dangerous religious fanatic, it's a violent, unpredictable place, where terrible things can happen at any moment. The boys hatch an extraordinary plan to order to protect themselves - the construction of a mighty weapon of defense. But can they complete this weapon in time, and are they really prepared to use it to secure their freedom?

Description

Baz and Ray, survivors of an apocalyptic flood, win places on X-Isle, an island where life is rumored to be better than on the devastated mainland, but they find the island to be a violent place ruled by religious fanatic Preacher John, andthey decide they must come up with a weapon to protect themselves from impending danger.

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  • X-IsleDavid Fickling2010-01-01

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