The Island
Published on 21. January 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-00-824059-2 (ISBN)
Description
WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021
WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021
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Lost meets The Hunger Games in this thrilling young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author.
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Welcome to The Island.
Where your worst fears are about to come true...
It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island.
But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare.
Because someone on the island knows each of the group's worst fears. And one by one, they're becoming a reality.
Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret.
Who will make it off the island alive?
***
Readers love C. L. Taylor's gripping YA novels:
'What a fabulous storyline. A heart-popping, fast-paced page-turner from start to finish.'
'A cracking, well-informed and interesting storyline. Simply excellent. C.L. Taylor has done it again!'
'A brilliant step into the YA world.'
'From the beginning I was hooked. Twists and turns really pull you in and you find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions.'
'I was gripped from start to finish!'
'The concept was brilliant; I really loved the twist turns and tension. Brilliantly written and a delight to read.'
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021
WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021
***
Lost meets The Hunger Games in this thrilling young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author.
***
Welcome to The Island.
Where your worst fears are about to come true...
It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island.
But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare.
Because someone on the island knows each of the group's worst fears. And one by one, they're becoming a reality.
Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret.
Who will make it off the island alive?
***
Readers love C. L. Taylor's gripping YA novels:
'What a fabulous storyline. A heart-popping, fast-paced page-turner from start to finish.'
'A cracking, well-informed and interesting storyline. Simply excellent. C.L. Taylor has done it again!'
'A brilliant step into the YA world.'
'From the beginning I was hooked. Twists and turns really pull you in and you find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions.'
'I was gripped from start to finish!'
'The concept was brilliant; I really loved the twist turns and tension. Brilliantly written and a delight to read.'
Reviews / Votes
Your favourite authors are loving The Island'Kept me awake long after I'd finished reading - terrifyingly good!' Tamsyn Murray
'Completely gripping' Bella
'A fantastic YA tale with a claustrophobic setting and a cast of characters who each have something to hide. I couldn't put it down' Chris McDonald
Praise for The Treatment:
'This gripping book will keep you hooked, whatever your age.' Fabulous magazine
'A truly heart-pounding page turner for young adults, with a brilliant climax.' New! magazine
'Suspense, suspicion and sinister secrets abound in this accomplished YA debut.' Lovereading.co.uk
'Creepy, chilling and thrilling - The Treatment will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.' Tamsyn Murray, author of Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart.
'A gripping look into a nightmare future.' Caroline Green author of Dark Ride
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-824059-2 (9780008240592)
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Person
C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over a million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over twenty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2019 novel, Sleep, was a Richard and Judy pick. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.