Description
Spending the night at school? Never in their lives. They have to get home somehow. How bad can it really be out there?
Sixth grader Adam Nyman wishes he were brave like a superhero, but in reality, he doesn't even dare to ride the bus home from school. When a big snowstorm hits on Friday afternoon, it's suddenly up to Adam to take care of his little sister Maja and get the whole family back together. But will he make it in time so they can celebrate his birthday together the next day?
When the World Ends is a realistic adventure story about ordinary children who find themselves in an extreme situation where they are forced to cooperate, be brave, resourceful and smart in order to survive. It is about friendship, courage, responsibility, daring to stand up for others and themselves, but also about the expectations we have of ourselves, each other and adults.
"... The book also opens up for conversations about prepping, disasters and how to act when the worst happens. Author Helena Söderblom has created a well-written, exciting, dramatic book with a fast pace, a strong drive and a plot that grips the reader." Lecturer Carola Forslund, BTJ booklet no. 23, 2020.
Free teacher guidance is available for download here: https://www.idusforlag.se/press/lararhandledning_nar_varlden_slocknar.pdf
Author Helena Söderblom works as a crisis management advisor and prepares companies and organizations to navigate through pandemics, data breaches, or, as in the book, storms and power outages. When the World Goes Out is her debut book. The standalone sequel, When the Mountains Fall Silent, will be released in fall 2021.
Easy to read with a large style and short chapters. Perfect for children from 9 years old. Read a sample here
Facts about the book:
LANGUAGE: | Swedish |
NUMBER OF PAGES | 209 |
TYPE | |
MEASURE | 145x210x15mm |
WEIGHT | 348g |