The Week at World's End: 'The Queen of historical fiction.' Guardian

Author: Carroll, Emma

Brand: Penguin Books

Edition: Main

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 320

Release Date: 02-09-2021

Details: Product Description
The hotly anticipated new standalone from the bestselling and award-winning Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll.Britain, 1962'Who are you?' I asked.'You don't know who I am? You mean, it's not been on the news?' The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again. 'It's better I don't tell you,' she said firmly.Nothing ever happens in World's End Close. So when Stevie discovers a runaway girl in her coal shed, the first thing she does is fetch her best friend, Ray. Both are dying for a bit of adventure, and when the girl begs for help, they readily agree.Yet they soon realise they've taken on more than they bargained for. The girl, Anna, reveals she's on the run from people who are trying to poison her. Meanwhile, on the news, the Americans and Russians are arguing over missiles in Cuba.As the threat of war grows, Anna's behaviour becomes more mysterious. And when Stevie unearths a dark family secret, she wonders if Anna has come to World's End Close on purpose, with a special message just for her . . .An enthralling thriller, perfect for our tumultuous times.'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.' The Telegraph'Rightfully owns the title "Queen of Historical Fiction".' BookTrust'Historical fiction at its finest.' Bookseller'Echoes of Michael Morpurgo and Nina Bawden.' The Times
Review
Carroll combines thrilling historical action with complex human drama and resonant themes of courage and hope. One of her finest novels to date -- Fiona Noble ―
The Bookseller

Emma Carroll has become one of our best writers of historical fiction for children ―
The Times, Children's Book of the Week

If you've never read Carroll's brilliant historical adventures, here's an excellent place to start ―
Daily Mail

The queen of historical fiction at her finest ―
The Guardian

A superb feat of storytelling ―
Hilary McKay

Friendship, family and fear for the future are woven together in
The Week at World's End to create a gripping story... Emma brings the world as it was in Britain in 1962 to life ―
Reading Zone

A masterpiece of thrilling historical writing... Another triumph ―
LoveReading4Kids

This story of hope and humanity amongst hostility speaks for itself. Finding your voice, freedom, feminism, fighting for what's right; it has it all. With the power of her pen, Emma Carroll makes history come alive. ―
Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher

Emma Carroll at her finest. The most exquisite story brought to life with rich period detail and sublime characterisation. An absolute triumph! ―
Jo Clarke, Book Lover Jo


The Week at World's End is Emma Carroll's most compelling book yet ―
Ross Montgomery

Superb. There's no-one better than Emma Carroll at depicting children's struggles to piece together what's going on and to engage with really difficult things, sometimes before they understand them. A very moving book ―
Perdita Cargill

An intriguing plot, endearing characters and originality by the bucket load,
The Week at World's End is classic Emma Carroll. For historical fiction with a fresh edge, Carroll always delivers. Wonderful! ―
Lesley Parr
Book Description
The hotly anticipated new standalone from the Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll, in hardback for the first time!
About the Author
Emma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher for many years. S
ecrets of a Sun King is Emma's eighth novel; she has also written the highly-acclaimed
Frost Hollow Hall,
The Girl Who Walked on Air,
In Darkling Wood,
The Snow Sister,
Strange Star and
Letters from the Lighthouse. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.

EAN: 9780571364435

Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English