Author: William Golding
Publisher & Date: Penguin, 16 Dec 2003
Page Count: 224 pages
ISBN: 978-0399501487
Age/Reading Level: 12 & up/Grade 7 & up
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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.
Challenges & Bans
The book has been challenged for its depictions of violence, vulgar language, racial slurs, allegations of racist, sexist, ableist, & anti-religious elements, as well as promoting disobedience.
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Awards & Accolades
Nobel Prize in Literature (1983), named to Modern Library’s list of 100 Best Novels (#41 on the editors’ list, #25 on the readers’ list)
