The Island at the End of Everything

Synopsis

 

From the author of the bestselling THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes a moving, enthralling and heartbreaking tale of finding your way home ...

WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION YOUNG QUILLS AWARD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD

'The Island at the End of Everything is such a fiercely kind and generous book, and so finely-wrought and so full of light ... brilliant.' KATHERINE RUNDELL

'Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the new big gun in children's fiction ... This is an enchanting book by a writer who fully deserves the fuss that's being made of her.' TELEGRAPH

'Beautiful' FRANCES HARDINGE

Amihan lives on Culion Island, where some of the inhabitants - including her mother - have leprosy.

Ami loves her home - with its blue seas and lush forests, Culion is all she has ever known. But the arrival of malicious government official Mr Zamora changes her world forever: islanders untouched by sickness are forced to leave.

Banished across the sea, she's desperate to return, and finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies. Can they lead her home before it's too late?

• The fourth children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year
• From the author of A Secret of Birds & Bone, The Way Past Winter, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club
• An irresistibly poetic, bittersweet and heartbreaking tale of a girl finding her way back to her mother

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Summary

Chapter 1: The Discovery

* Alina, a 16-year-old girl, discovers an uncharted island on her father's map.
* Intrigued by the mystery, she decides to embark on an expedition to find it.
* Example: Alina shows the map to her friend, Max, and they both express excitement about the adventure.

Chapter 2: The Journey

* Alina and Max assemble a team of friends and set off on their journey.
* They encounter challenges along the way, including storms and mechanical issues.
* Example: Their boat's engine stalls in the middle of a squall, but they manage to repair it and continue their voyage.

Chapter 3: The Island

* After days of sailing, they finally reach the island.
* It is a lush and beautiful place with hidden waterfalls and ancient ruins.
* Example: They stumble upon a crumbling stone archway leading to a secret temple filled with intricate carvings.

Chapter 4: The Mystery

* Alina and her friends begin to explore the island, searching for clues about its past.
* They find cryptic messages and ancient artifacts that suggest the island was once home to a lost civilization.
* Example: They discover a cave with paintings depicting a legendary warrior wielding a sword with powers beyond comprehension.

Chapter 5: The Danger

* As they delve deeper into the island's secrets, they attract the attention of a mysterious and dangerous creature.
* This creature hunts them relentlessly, testing their courage and survival skills.
* Example: They witness the creature's deadly claws tear through a tree trunk, leaving behind a deep gouge.

Chapter 6: The Truth

* Faced with imminent danger, Alina and her friends confront the creature and discover its true nature.
* They learn that the island is a prison for an ancient evil, and that the creature is guarding it.
* Example: Alina realizes that the sword she saw in the cave is the key to vanquishing the evil and freeing the island from its curse.

Chapter 7: The Final Battle

* With the truth revealed, Alina and her friends gather their courage and face the creature in a final showdown.
* The battle is fierce and perilous, testing their limits to the extreme.
* Example: Max uses his engineering skills to create a makeshift weapon that helps them overcome the creature's defenses.

Chapter 8: The Liberation

* After a grueling battle, Alina and her friends emerge victorious.
* They defeat the creature and release the island from its centuries-long curse.
* Example: The ancient ruins crumble as the evil is lifted, revealing a lush paradise that had long been hidden.

Chapter 9: The Legacy

* With the island liberated, Alina and her friends return home as heroes.
* They reflect on their adventure and the lessons they learned about friendship, courage, and the power of hope.
* Example: Alina and Max establish a foundation to protect endangered islands and promote exploration, inspired by their extraordinary journey.