The Week at World's End (Paperback / Softback)Emma Carroll

“The Week at World’s End” by Emma Carroll is a thrilling historical fiction novel set in 1962 London during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The story follows Ray, a young boy who becomes aware of the growing fear surrounding the threat of nuclear war and decides to take matters into his own hands by building a shelter in the woods. When he discovers an American girl who has gone missing and is hiding in the shelter, Ray is forced to confront the reality of the situation and must decide if he is willing to help her. This novel, set over the six days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, is a tense and clever thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Emma Carroll’s writing shines in this powerful and thought-provoking book.