To the Edge of the World
Published on 5. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-19-275845-3 (ISBN)
Description
A beautifully written tale of courage, friendship, and survival.
Imagine a tiny island far out in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland. On some days, you can hardly see where the sea ends and the land begins, everything merged in a blue-grey mist of sea spray and wind-blown sand. There is nothing between here and America. I say nothing, but what I mean, of course, is nothing but ocean. And about sixty-five kilometres out to sea, one last remote outcrop of islands and sea stacks, with the highest sea cliffs anywhere in the UK-St Kilda. Distant, desolate, and difficult to reach. The islands at the edge of the world . . .
Imagine a tiny island far out in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland. On some days, you can hardly see where the sea ends and the land begins, everything merged in a blue-grey mist of sea spray and wind-blown sand. There is nothing between here and America. I say nothing, but what I mean, of course, is nothing but ocean. And about sixty-five kilometres out to sea, one last remote outcrop of islands and sea stacks, with the highest sea cliffs anywhere in the UK-St Kilda. Distant, desolate, and difficult to reach. The islands at the edge of the world . . .
Reviews / Votes
"Told with such purpose, confidence and love by Julia Green that it feels fresh and true and you can't help bobbing along merrily in its current" - Times Children's Book of the Week * The Times * "This is a lovely book about boats, sailing, friendship, a dog, and bravery" * Sue and Pakka's * "Beautifully written story of adventure, friendship, courage and community and, most of all, it's celebration of the exhilaration and wonder of the natural world" * The Bookseller * For The Wilderness War: 'jam-packed with wildlife and action' * Alex Hall, age 10, lovereading4kids.co.uk * For The Wilderness War: 'A feel-good tale about standing up for what you believe in and celebrating the outdoors.' * The Bookseller * "You can almost smell the salt and feel the wind: a celebration of the great outdoors" * The Daily Mail *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
169 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-275845-3 (9780192758453)
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Person
Julia is the Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University, which has launched the career of many children's authors. She has written more than sixteen books for children and young adults, which have been translated into several languages. Julia's favourite places are wild remote islands, beaches, cliffs, and hilltops. One day, maybe she'll live somewhere like that.
You can find out more about Julia on her website www.julia-green.co.uk and follow her author page on Facebook.
You can find out more about Julia on her website www.julia-green.co.uk and follow her author page on Facebook.