Izzy at the End of the World

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The Last Kids on EarthmeetsMargaret Peterson Haddixin this middle grade adventure about fourteen-year-oldIzzy, an autistic girlsurviving the end of the worldwho must team up with her loveable dog to uncover the hidden truth behind her family and the rest of humanitys disappearance.

Ever since Izzy Wilders mom died, shes wanted life to feel normal. She plays video games with her little sister, helps her grandparents around the house, and takes care of her best dog, Akka. But losing her mom is far from normal, and for Izzy, who is autistic, it feels like the end of the world.

When mysterious lights flash across the mountains outside Izzys house one night, and suddenly everyone except her and Akka seem to have disappeared in an instant, Izzy is more alone than ever. But Izzy is a fighter and she wont lose anyone else in her family, even if it means battling terrifying gray, ugly monsters and decoding cryptic messages that seem a lot like her mom talking to her from beyond the grave.

In the face of disaster, Izzy and Akka embark on an epic adventure filled with nail-biting suspense, unexpected allies, and lifes greatest mysteries as they uncover the true endurance of the human spirit and save the world.

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Both heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time, this story has grief, love, and acceptance in its center, encased in an alien adventure that us impossible to put down! Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Rebel Rising With rapid fire pacing this powerful book does not shy away from hard topics like grief and anxiety but instead shines a light on them, showing everyone that the key to facing the hardest truths is to do it with love in your heart. K. A. Reynold proves, once again, that if you listen to what the universe is telling you, you can do anything. Even save the world. Ally Malinenko, author of This Appearing House Fierce and tender, funny and tenacious, Izzy at the End of the World is the disabled-kids-save-the-world story of my dreams. Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow K.A. Reynoldss writing grabs you with its magic and holds on tight. Youll love open-hearted Izzy and her disastrous dog Akka, and youll carry their hope and courage with you like an amulet long after youve turned the last page. Jacqueline West, New York Times bestselling author ofThe Books of ElsewhereandLong Lost In Izzy and Raven,K.A. Reynolds has written the heroes we all need right now. Izzy at the End of the World is a fun, fast-paced sci-fi adventure that's filled to the brim with heart and hope. Samantha M Clark, author of Arrow and The Boy, The Boat, and the Beast The ones who love us never really leave us, even at the end of the world; Izzy's adventure is like listening to the one song that keeps you believing on repeat. Sarah Cannon, author of Oddity An action-packed apocalyptic adventure with a beautiful message at its heart, Izzy at the End of the World is both heart-pounding and heart-filling. A book about death that thrums with exuberant life. Hayley Chewins, author ofThe Sisters of Straygarden Place

Author Bio

K. A. Reynolds is a poet and author from Winnipeg, Canada, currently residing in the wilds of Maine. Her superpowers include daydreaming, smiling, and saving spiders from certain peril. When not typing, hiking, or caring for the elderly, she enjoys swapping bad jokes with her numerous offspring, herding various furry beasts, and reading strange and colourful tales expertly crafted by other imagination astronauts in love with words. Visit her at www.kareynoldsbooks.com.