After The Flood
Published on 3. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-340-93181-3 (ISBN)
Description
Set in a future where the effects of climate change begin to take hold, the story follows Jack and Michael as they try to cope with a new existence. After a dramatic escape from the approaching floods, Jack and his family relocate to the country, where they meet Michael, ill and cared for by his sister. United by their love for horses, Jack and Michael hatch a plan to save a wild young horse from destruction. But they're in for a rough ride ...Warm and full of heart, this is a hugely enjoyable story with a thought-provoking twist in its tail.
Reviews / Votes
A Dog for Life: 'Children of eight to 11 will love it. And so did I.' -- Telegraph 20060416 'A story which will keep the reader involved until its satisfyingly happy ending.' -- Books for Keeps 20060501 Fish: 'An allegory grounded in remarkably tactile storytelling ... Matthews allows just enough detail -- and heart -- to make miracles feel possible.' -- Publishers Weekly 20060501 'Stunning debut novel' -- The Glasgow Herald 20060501 The Outcasts: 'this absorbing adventure story ... would provoke much useful discussion among KS3 students, both in the classroom and within a smaller book-group context.' -- School Librarian 20050301More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
168 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-93181-3 (9780340931813)
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Person
L.S. Matthews, a Goldsmiths' College graduate, worked briefly in publishing and then in education, before becoming a full-time writer. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two children.