The Dead
The Dead by Charlie Higson, published by Puffin in 2010, is an engaging narrative set in a world ravaged by a terrible disease that affects everyone over the age of fourteen. This Open Market edition spans 449 pages and is written in English. The story follows Maxie, Blue, and their companions as they navigate a dangerous landscape where adults have become predatory due to the outbreak, forcing the younger generation to fend for themselves.
Readers will find a gripping tale of survival as Jack and Ed, best friends, confront the challenges of staying alive amidst chaos. Joined by a diverse group of kids, including a butcher who claims immunity, they must collaborate to endure the threats that loom over London. The narrative explores themes of friendship and resilience in the face of horror, making it a compelling read for those interested in juvenile fiction, horror, and fantasy.
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A TERRIBLE DISEASE IS STRIKING EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN. DEATH WALKS THE STREETS. NOWHERE IS SAFE.
Maxie, Blue and the rest of the Holloway crew aren’t the only kids trying to escape the ferocious adults who prey on them.
Jack and Ed are best friends, but their battle to stay alive tests their friendship to the limit as they go on the run with a mismatched group of other kids – nerds, fighters, misfits. And one adult. Greg, a butcher, who claims he’s immune to the disease.
They must work together if they want to make it in this terrifying new world. But as a fresh disaster threatens to overwhelm London, they realize they won’t all survive.
‘Higson has got the balance of blood and gore just right.’ Daily Mirrror
‘Clever . . . fast-paced . . . inventive.’ Guardian
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