To the Edge of the World by Julia Green (English) Paperback Book

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A beautifully written tale of courage, friendship, and survival.Jamie had thought that if he could just reach the boat then he could convince Mara to stay, but now he was on board and along for the ride. There was no going back, they were in this together - sailing to the islands at the edge of the world.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

A beautifully written tale of courage, friendship, and survival.Imagine a tiny island far out in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland. On some days, you can hardly see where the sea ends and the land begins, everything merged in a blue-grey mist of sea spray and wind-blown sand. There is nothing between here and America. I say nothing, but what I mean, of course, is nothing but ocean. And about sixty-five kilometres out to sea, onelast remote outcrop of islands and sea stacks, with the highest sea cliffs anywhere in the UK-St Kilda. Distant, desolate, and difficult to reach. The islands at the edge of the world . . .

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Dealing with themes of courage, friendship and the fight for survival, To The Edge Of The World tells the story of Jamie's attempt to reach the boat in time to stop his friend Mara sailing away, resulting in him staying on board and joining the voyage to St Kilda. The vivid evocations of nature and landscape that characterised Green's The Wilderness War are abundant throughout.

Author Biography

Julia is the Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University, which has launched the career of many children's authors. She has written more than sixteen books for children and young adults, which have been translated into several languages. Julia's favourite places are wild remote islands, beaches, cliffs, and hilltops. One day, maybe she'll live somewhere like that.You can find out more about Julia on her website www.julia-green.co.uk and follow her author page on Facebook.

Review

`"Told with such purpose, confidence and love by Julia Green that it feels fresh and true and you can't help bobbing along merrily in its current" - Times Children's Book of the Week'The Times`"This is a lovely book about boats, sailing, friendship, a dog, and bravery"'Sue and Pakka's`"Beautifully written story of adventure, friendship, courage and community and, most of all, it's celebration of the exhilaration and wonder of the natural world"'The Bookseller`For The Wilderness War: 'jam-packed with wildlife and action''Alex Hall, age 10, lovereading4kids.co.uk`For The Wilderness War: 'A feel-good tale about standing up for what you believe in and celebrating the outdoors.''The Bookseller`"You can almost smell the salt and feel the wind: a celebration of the great outdoors"'The Daily Mail

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A new life. A fearless friend. A wild sea adventure . . .

Long Description

A beautifully written tale of courage, friendship, and survival.Imagine a tiny island far out in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland. On some days, you can hardly see where the sea ends and the land begins, everything merged in a blue-grey mist of sea spray and wind-blown sand. There is nothing between here and America. I say nothing, but what I mean, of course, is nothing but ocean. And about sixty-five kilometres out to sea, onelast remote outcrop of islands and sea stacks, with the highest sea cliffs anywhere in the UK-St Kilda. Distant, desolate, and difficult to reach. The islands at the edge of the world . . .

Review Text

'"Told with such purpose, confidence and love by Julia Green that it feels fresh and true and you can't help bobbing along merrily in its current" - Times Children's Book of the Week'The Times'"This is a lovely book about boats, sailing, friendship, a dog, and bravery"'Sue and Pakka's'"Beautifully written story of adventure, friendship, courage and community and, most of all, it's celebration of the exhilaration and wonder of the natural world"'The Bookseller'For The Wilderness War: 'jam-packed with wildlife and action''Alex Hall, age 10, lovereading4kids.co.uk'For The Wilderness War: 'A feel-good tale about standing up for what you believe in and celebrating the outdoors.''The Bookseller'"You can almost smell the salt and feel the wind: a celebration of the great outdoors"'The Daily Mail

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For The Wilderness War: 'A feel-good tale about standing up for what you believe in and celebrating the outdoors.'

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A new life. A fearless friend. A wild sea adventure . . .

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A beautifully written tale of courage, friendship, and survival.Green's lyrical writing captures the beauty of the remote island setting, and the magical quality of the natural world.A gripping sea adventure, packed with heart-stopping action, as Jamie and Mara battle the elements on their dangerous voyage to St Kilda.From the author of The Wilderness War, filled with the same evocative descriptions of wildlife and nature.

Details ISBN0192758454 Author Julia Green Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 0192758454 ISBN-13 9780192758453 Format Paperback Publisher Oxford University Press Media Book Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 240 DEWEY 823.92 Publication Date 2018-04-05 UK Release Date 2018-04-05 NZ Release Date 2018-04-05 Illustrator Alex Paterson Birth 1955 Affiliation Barrister, Fountain Court Position Barrister Qualifications J.D. Audience Children's (6-12) AU Release Date 2018-03-27 We've got this

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