The Week at World's End
Chapter Book · 2021

The Week at World's End

Written by Emma Carroll

A runaway girl hides a deadly secret as global tensions rise. Can two friends uncover the truth before it's too late?

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320 pages

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In 1962 Britain, Stevie and Ray's quiet lives are upended when they find a runaway girl hiding in a coal shed. Anna claims she's fleeing from those who want to poison her. As the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, Anna's erratic behavior and a dark family secret raise questions. Did Anna come to World's End Close with a hidden agenda? With the world on the brink of war, Stevie must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Dive into a gripping tale of intrigue and danger, where every revelation could change everything.

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Format
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Pages
320
Audience
Adult
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Publication
First published
January 1, 2021
Publisher
Faber Faber
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780571332830

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