X-Isle

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Random House Children's Books, Jul 13, 2010 - Young Adult Fiction - 480 pages

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 they soon 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 in 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?

Powerful and compelling, X-Isle is a fast-moving thriller and a great read for boys. Filled with suspense, fights, adventure, and mystery, this is a book that will keep you guessing right to the very end.

 

Contents

Section 1
7
Section 2
33
Section 3
44
Section 4
62
Section 5
77
Section 6
95
Section 7
107
Section 8
154
Section 16
280
Section 17
302
Section 18
324
Section 19
340
Section 20
358
Section 21
377
Section 22
395
Section 23
405

Section 9
181
Section 10
199
Section 11
212
Section 12
231
Section 13
240
Section 14
248
Section 15
262
Section 24
415
Section 25
433
Section 26
439
Section 27
459
Section 28
472
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About the author (2010)

Steve Augarde was born in Birmingham, England, but spent most of his life in the West Country, working as an illustrator, paper engineer, and semi-pro jazz musician. He has written and illustrated over 70 picture books for younger children and has produced the paper engineering for many pop-up books, including those by other artists-as well as providing the artwork and music for two animated BBC television series. His first book for older children, The Various, won a Smarties Silver Award in 2003. Steve is married, with two daughters, and lives in Yorkshire.