{"product_id":"the-week-at-worlds-end-the-queen-of-historical-fiction-guardian","title":"The Week at World's End: 'The Queen of historical fiction.' Guardian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carroll, Emma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Main\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 02-09-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e Product Description      \u003cbr\u003e\nThe hotly anticipated new standalone from the bestselling and award-winning Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll.Britain, 1962'Who are you?' I asked.'You don't know who I am? You mean, it's not been on the news?' The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again. 'It's better I don't tell you,' she said firmly.Nothing ever happens in World's End Close. So when Stevie discovers a runaway girl in her coal shed, the first thing she does is fetch her best friend, Ray. Both are dying for a bit of adventure, and when the girl begs for help, they readily agree.Yet they soon realise they've taken on more than they bargained for. The girl, Anna, reveals she's on the run from people who are trying to poison her. Meanwhile, on the news, the Americans and Russians are arguing over missiles in Cuba.As the threat of war grows, Anna's behaviour becomes more mysterious. And when Stevie unearths a dark family secret, she wonders if Anna has come to World's End Close on purpose, with a special message just for her . . .An enthralling thriller, perfect for our tumultuous times.'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.' The Telegraph'Rightfully owns the title \"Queen of Historical Fiction\".' BookTrust'Historical fiction at its finest.' Bookseller'Echoes of Michael Morpurgo and Nina Bawden.' The Times \u003cbr\u003e\n      Review      \u003cbr\u003e\nCarroll combines thrilling historical action with complex human drama and resonant themes of courage and hope. One of her finest novels to date -- Fiona Noble ―\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bookseller\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEmma Carroll has become one of our best writers of historical fiction for children ―\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Times, Children's Book of the Week\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you've never read Carroll's brilliant historical adventures, here's an excellent place to start ―\u003cbr\u003e\nDaily Mail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe queen of historical fiction at her finest ―\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Guardian\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA superb feat of storytelling ―\u003cbr\u003e\nHilary McKay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFriendship, family and fear for the future are woven together in\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Week at World's End to create a gripping story... Emma brings the world as it was in Britain in 1962 to life ―\u003cbr\u003e\nReading Zone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA masterpiece of thrilling historical writing... Another triumph ―\u003cbr\u003e\nLoveReading4Kids\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis story of hope and humanity amongst hostility speaks for itself. Finding your voice, freedom, feminism, fighting for what's right; it has it all. With the power of her pen, Emma Carroll makes history come alive. ―\u003cbr\u003e\nScott Evans, The Reader Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEmma Carroll at her finest. The most exquisite story brought to life with rich period detail and sublime characterisation. An absolute triumph! ―\u003cbr\u003e\nJo Clarke, Book Lover Jo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Week at World's End is Emma Carroll's most compelling book yet ―\u003cbr\u003e\nRoss Montgomery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuperb. There's no-one better than Emma Carroll at depicting children's struggles to piece together what's going on and to engage with really difficult things, sometimes before they understand them. A very moving book ―\u003cbr\u003e\nPerdita Cargill\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAn intriguing plot, endearing characters and originality by the bucket load,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Week at World's End is classic Emma Carroll. For historical fiction with a fresh edge, Carroll always delivers. Wonderful! ―\u003cbr\u003e\nLesley Parr\u003cbr\u003e\n      Book Description      \u003cbr\u003e\nThe hotly anticipated new standalone from the Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll, in hardback for the first time!\u003cbr\u003e\n      About the Author      \u003cbr\u003e\nEmma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher for many years. S\u003cbr\u003e\necrets of a Sun King is Emma's eighth novel; she has also written the highly-acclaimed\u003cbr\u003e\nFrost Hollow Hall,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Girl Who Walked on Air,\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Darkling Wood,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Snow Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nStrange Star and\u003cbr\u003e\n Letters from the Lighthouse. 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