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

ISBN: 038574403X

Author: Aslan, Austin

Condition: New

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. Leilanis epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways.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 masters degree in tropical conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.Praise for Islands at the End of the World:A riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home.--School Library Journal, Starred"Aslans debut honors Hawaiis 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"Aslans debut is a riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home."--School Library Journal, Starred