After the First Death
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
After the First Death
By (Author) Robert Cormier
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Penguin Books Ltd
3rd January 2017
4th August 2016
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.54
Physical Properties
Paperback
336
Width 130mm, Height 197mm, Spine 21mm
237g
Description
AFTER THE FIRST DEATH is a brilliant thriller by Robert Cormier, now part of The Originals, showcasing the best in YA modern classics. On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young children is being held hostage. The hijackers are a cold and ruthless group, opposed to the secret government agency Inner Delta. At the centre of the battle are three teenagers. Miro is the terrorist with no past and no emotions. Kate is the bus driver, caught up in the nightmare, and Ben is the General's son who must act as a go-between. After the First Death is a tense hostage drama, which will appeal to all fans of thrillers, especially YA readers.
Author Bio
Robert Cormier was a journalist and author, acclaimed for his young adult novels with their uncompromising examination of contemporary issues. His novels included the prize-winning THE CHOCOLATE WAR and I AM THE CHEESE. Robert Cormier lived all his life in Massachusetts, USA; he died in 2000 aged 75.
