Sky on Fire
$34.47
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2013
Summary
Sky on Fire: Children of the Apocalypse
Trapped inside a superstore, fourteen kids have forged a fragile refuge against escalating disasters, from monster hailstorms to terrifying chemical spills, making escape impossible. But their hard-won peace is shattered by the arrival of strangers, who bring both destruction and a flicker of hope.
Knowing the polluted air outside will transform them into bloodthirsty rage monsters, some choose to remain within the store’s deceptive sa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444914726 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1444914723 |
| Series: | Monument 14 |
| Author: | Emmy Laybourne |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Hodder Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2013 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 21mm |
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‘The fast-paced novel, contains fascinating characters, each one has their own way of trying to make sure their own world, inside the superstore, doesn’t self-destruct.’
Laybourne excels at combining specific details of a world gone horribly wrong with intriguing characters, adding a few new ones along the way as she sets up the next series entry. - Horn Book Magazine
PRAISE FOR MONUMENT 14:‘Laybourne’s strong characterizations of the resourceful, optimistic children who make up this improvised family intensify the horror of the situation and make the series of catastrophes frighteningly real.’ - New York TimesThe fast-paced novel, contains fascinating characters, each one has their own way of trying to make sure their own world, inside the superstore, doesn’t self-destruct. - Huffington Posta tense, claustrophobic, and fast-paced thriller. - Publishers WeeklyA thoroughly satisfying dystopian thriller and all fans of the genre will enjoy it. - BookbagLaybourne excels at combining specific details of a world gone horribly wrong with intriguing characters, adding a few new ones along the way as she sets up the next series entry. - Horn Book MagazinePRAISE FOR MONUMENT 14:‘Laybourne’s strong characterizations of the resourceful, optimistic children who make up this improvised family intensify the horror of the situation and make the series of catastrophes frighteningly real.’ - New York TimesThe fast-paced novel, contains fascinating characters, each one has their own way of trying to make sure their own world, inside the superstore, doesn’t self-destruct. - Huffington PostAbout The Author
Emmy Laybourne
Emmy Laybourne is an American novelist and a former character actress. She appeared as an actress in the movies ‘Superstar’ and ‘The In-Laws’, the NBC series ‘DAG’ and Comedy Central’s ‘Premium Blend’ among others. Her debut novel Monument 14, was a NY Times Editor’s Choice and received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly. Emmy lives in upstate NY, with her husband, their two children and a feisty, slightly judgmental bearded dragon named Goldie.
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