{"product_id":"the-island-9781471407536","title":"The Island","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd what kind of school ranks its students by how fast they can run round the school quad - however ancient that quad may be? But when his parents say he can only leave Osney School - forever - if he goes on the trip, Link decides to endure it for the ultimate prize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very readable story in the hands of an experienced writer. Recommended * Thornton Rigg *\u003cbr\u003ethe book delivered much more than I even anticipated * Book Mad Blog *\u003cbr\u003eThe pacing and plot development is brilliantly executed and will have you on the edge of your seat, desperate to find out what happens next until the very last page, I couldn't put it down once I'd started. There's a brilliant twist at the end, I won't spoil it but trust me, It's a good one! I can't recommend this book enough, it's definitely in my top ten 2017 reads and I'll definitely be buying a finished copy when it's out. * Fantastic Book Dragon *\u003cbr\u003eSTAGS is a pacey and well-plotted young adult story that champions outsiders and questions out-dated viewpoints in a constantly evolving world. It makes for an entertaining standalone novel but a sequel wouldn't be unwelcome. * Culture Fly *\u003cbr\u003eMA Bennett is brilliant at keeping the reader in suspense. * Book Murmuration *\u003cbr\u003eStudents will love this as it also has a hint of romance without being intrusive for boy readers. Hailed as the new Hunger Games, it reminded me more of The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. A good read. * Reading Zone *\u003cbr\u003eI read and finished this book in just a day only putting it down for food. It was absolutely gripping and interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I didn't want to put it down whatsoever and I wasn't let down by my anticipation for it which was good! * Niffler Reads *\u003cbr\u003ePart traditional, part modern, thriller and boarding school drama, with echoes of everything from Agatha Christie to The Hunger Games, this really is a wonderful mosaic of a novel. * Nudge-Book *\u003cbr\u003eMA Bennett reinvigorates the boarding-school thriller... This is a darkly compelling examination of the allure of privilege, and the unscrupulous means by which it preserves itself. * The Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eS.T.A.G.S is a thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable YA novel with dark undertones. A fun mystery thriller that sheds light on issues surrounding class and society. Highly recommend. * The Book Bag *\u003cbr\u003ea gorgeous and compelling romp * Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eGood and twisty and definitely unique... if you're looking for something creepy and autumnal to read, I'd recommend S.T.A.G.S. * The Cosy Reader *\u003cbr\u003ea well-written take on a piece of classic literature, packed with reasonably three-dimensional characters, and an interesting underlying plot full of twists and turns * Bookbag *\u003cbr\u003eReaders who enjoyed M A Bennett's unnerving \u003ci\u003eS.T.A.G.S \u003c\/i\u003ewill love her second YA novel - a modern take on William Golding's haunting classic \u003ci\u003eLord of the Flies. The Island \u003c\/i\u003etakes seven students from a prestigious school, each one fitting a particular stereotype - from the jock to the cheerleader to the emo - and strands them on a desert island after their plane crashes. Bennett packs in plenty of psychological drama and pop culture\/literature references, resulting in a fun and absorbing castaway tale * Culturefly *\u003cbr\u003eJust enough clues to keep the reader one step ahead... a gripping follow-up to STAGS * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eA multi-layered, thought provoking book with a good deal to say about the world in which we find ourselves * Books For Keeps *\u003cbr\u003eA gripping and twisty thriller that also covers some important issues in a thoughtful but very enjoyable way * Times Education Supplement *\u003cbr\u003eChock-full of literary and pop culture references, this is a gripping look at social status, power and adolescent psychology that thankfully never becomes as utterly bleak as \u003ci\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/i\u003e * Inis Reading Guide *\u003cbr\u003eThis contemporary take on Lord of the Flies provides an excellent consideration of human dynamics and the intozicating nature of power. This is a perfect read for teens looking for character driven adventures * The School Librarian *","brand":"Hot Key Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50046690558295,"sku":"9781471407536","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781471407536.jpg?v=1740272319","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-island-9781471407536","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}