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Set in contemporary London, *The End* follows a group of children as they confront an invading force of zombies, also referred to in the text as "sickos." The novel explores themes of survival and resistance, casting the city’s streets as a battlefield where the young protagonists must find courage, resourcefulness, and unity to defend themselves.
With its blend of horror and juvenile adventure, the story offers a tense, action‑packed narrative that highlights the stark contrast between innocence and the grim reality of a zombie apocalypse. Readers are taken along as the children navigate threats, make alliances, and face the ultimate showdown between humanity and the undead.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Charles Higson
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