Lord of the Flies

Golding’s iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age.
This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by Jennifer Buehler.
At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued.
This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by Jennifer Buehler.
At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued.
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Community Reviews
Read this to discuss with my thirteen year old son. So glad I did. It is really a commentary on man's sinful and rebellious nature. My son could not totally understand the point of the book especially because he loves fantasy where good overcomes evil.
I found a couple of parts difficult to follow, but enjoyed it.
Loved this book but yes ,strange how people act in different situations
God aren't children awful
Golden poses a scenario in which boys are trapped on an isolated island, will they survive? Or, is there more to surviving than meets the eye? Originally, the pacing was slow, and I found the writing to be hard to read for comprehension at times. Take liberty to sparknote or define any unknown words of details! However, as tensions rose and decisions were made, the island story became more and more complex. Golding juxtaposes the 'fun and games' of boys with the savagery of man as we explore the dynamics and truth behind The Lord of the Flies.
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