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The Island at the End of Everything

Name: The Island at the End of Everything
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9781910002766

By Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Banished from home, Ami follows a trail of butterflies towards a dangerous secret.

poignant heartwarming lyrical

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 5 readers

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family Adventure

What is The Island at the End of Everything about?

In 1906, twelve-year-old Amihan lives on Culion Island in the Philippines, a leprosy colony where her mother resides. When a government decree forces healthy children to leave, Ami is sent to an orphanage on a neighbouring island. Desperate to reunite with her mother, she embarks on a courageous journey home, finding hope in a colony of butterflies. This poignant tale explores themes of love, loss, and resilience.

About the author

Kiran Millwood Hargrave is a British author who loves writing magical adventures for children. She is best known for her exciting book 'The Girl of Ink & Stars', which won several awards. Kiran enjoys exploring new places and letting her imagination run wild, bringing her stories to life for readers all around the world.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2017

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