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Synopsis
After a dramatic accident Kit and his parents find themselves washed up on a small island. But there is no sanctuary here. The local community is hostile and menacing. Soon Kit's life is in danger and he is forced to face not just the inhabitants but a disturbing new arrival whose presence on the island terrifies the community. In his struggle to stay alive and make sense of what is happening Kit is forced to confront good and evil in unexpected forms, even within himself, and face trials and dangers beyond anything he could have imagined. BLTim Bowler's most recent novel, Starseeker, has sold over 50,000 copies to date.
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Is Apocalypse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA survival thriller involves a hostile island community, physical danger, and psychological tension. Kit faces threats to his life and must confront moral ambiguity within himself and others.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy intense survival stories with psychological depth and moral complexity will find this a gripping page-turner.