Where the World Ends
Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean, published by Flatiron Books on July 20, 2021, is a compelling narrative that follows eight boys stranded on a remote rock in the sea, facing the dire challenge of survival. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, immersing readers in a tale of resilience and the harsh realities of nature as the boys grapple with their abandonment and the unforgiving environment around them.
In this story, Quill and his friends are left to fend for themselves during their summer fowling trip, leading to a gripping exploration of their transformation as they confront the elements and their own limitations. The narrative delves into themes of survival and the transition from boyhood to manhood, set against a backdrop that highlights both the beauty and brutality of their surroundings. Readers will find a rich depiction of action and adventure as the boys navigate their precarious situation, making this a significant entry in the Young Adult Fiction genre.
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A Michael L. Printz Honor Book and Carnegie Medal Winner! New from Geraldine McCaughrean comes Where the World Ends, an extraordinary story of eight boys stranded on a rock in the middle of the sea, left to fight for their survival.
Every time a lad went fowling on the stacs, he came home less of a boy and more of a man. If he went home at all, that is.
Every summer Quill and his friends are put ashore on a remote sea stac to hunt birds. But this summer, no one arrives to take them home. Surely nothing but the end of the world can explain why they’ve been abandoned—cold, starving and clinging to life, in the grip of a murderous ocean. How will they survive such a forsaken place of stone and sea?
This is an extraordinary story of fortitude, endurance, tragedy and survival, set against an unforgettable backdrop of savage beauty.
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