Book description
Ever since the floods came and washed the world away, survivors have
been desperate to win a place on X-Isle, the island where life is
rumoured to be easier than on what's left of the mainland. Only young
boys are in with a chance, the smaller and lighter the better.
Baz and Ray are two of the lucky few to be chosen, but they soon
discover that X-Isle is a far cry from paradise. Ruled by Preacher
John, a dangerous religious fanatic, it's a violent, unpredictable
place where terrible things can happen at any moment.
The boys hatch an extraordinary plan in order to protect themselves
- the construction of a mighty weapon of defence. But can they
complete this weapon in time, and are they really prepared to use it
in order to secure their freedom?
Powerful and compelling, X-ISLE is a fast-moving thriller that will
keep you guessing right to the very end.
Steve Augarde was born in Birmingham, but spent most of his life in
the West Country, working as an illustrator, paper-engineer, and
semi-pro jazz musician. He has written and illustrated over 70
picture-books for younger children, and has produced the
paper-engineering for many pop-up books, including those by other
artists - as well as providing the artwork and music for two animated
BBC television series. His first book for older children, THE VARIOUS,
won a Silver Smarties Award in 2003.
