The Islands at the End of the World (Islands at the End of the

The Islands at the End of the World (Islands at the End of the World Series)

In this fast-paced survival story set in Hawaii, electronics fail worldwide, the islands become completely isolated, and a strange starscape fills the sky. Leilani and her father embark on a nightmare odyssey from Oahu to their home on the Big Island. Leilaniâ€™s epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways.Â
Â Â Â A powerful story enriched by fascinating elements of Hawaiian ecology, culture, and warfare, this captivating and dramatic debut from Austin Aslan is the first of two novels. The author has a masterâ€™s degree in tropical conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Praise for Islands at the End of the World:

â€œA riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home.â€--School Library Journal, Starred

"Aslanâ€™s debut honors Hawaiiâ€™s unique cultural strengths--family ties and love of home, amplified by geography and history--while remaining true to a genre that affirms the mysterious grandeur of the universe waiting to be discovered."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"Aslanâ€™s debut is a riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home."--School Library Journal, Starred
Country USA
Brand Ember
Manufacturer Random House Children's Books
Binding Paperback
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2015-08-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385744034

Country	USA
Brand	Ember
Manufacturer	Random House Children's Books
Binding	Paperback
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2015-08-04
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385744034

The Islands at the End of the World (Islands at the End of the World Series)

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