{"product_id":"z-for-zachariah-robert-c-obrien","title":"Z For Zachariah (Robert C. O'Brien)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful post-apocalyptic novel in which nuclear war has devastated America. Z FOR ZACHARIAH by Robert C. O'Brien is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnn Burden has been living alone in a valley for over a year - until Loomis, a scientist in a radiation-proof suit, arrives. She hopes they will be companions but his behaviour towards her becomes increasingly threatening as he attacks her and then cuts off her food supply and tries to bring her under his control. Although there may be no one else alive, Ann steals his suit and leaves the valley in search of humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes:\u003ci\u003e The Outsiders\u003c\/i\u003e - S.E. Hinton, \u003ci\u003eI Capture the Castle \u003c\/i\u003e- Dodie Smith, \u003ci\u003ePostcards from No Man's Land\u003c\/i\u003e - Aidan Chambers, \u003ci\u003eAfter the First Death\u003c\/i\u003e - Robert Cormier, \u003ci\u003eDear Nobody\u003c\/i\u003e - Berlie Doherty, \u003ci\u003eThe Endless Steppe\u003c\/i\u003e - Esther Hautzig, \u003ci\u003eBuddy \u003c\/i\u003e- Nigel Hinton,\u003ci\u003e Across the Barricades \u003c\/i\u003e- Joan Lingard, \u003ci\u003eThe Twelfth Day of July\u003c\/i\u003e - Joan Lingard,\u003ci\u003e No Turning Back\u003c\/i\u003e - Beverley Naidoo, \u003ci\u003eZ for Zachariah\u003c\/i\u003e - Richard C. O'Brien, \u003ci\u003eThe Wave\u003c\/i\u003e - Morton Rhue, \u003ci\u003eThe Red Pony\u003c\/i\u003e - John Steinbeck, \u003ci\u003eThe Pearl\u003c\/i\u003e - John Steinbeck, \u003ci\u003eStone Cold\u003c\/i\u003e - Robert Swindells\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRobert C. O'Brien (1918-1973) was, in private life, Robert Leslie Conly, senior assistant editor of \u003ci\u003eNational\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGeographic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMagazine\u003c\/i\u003e where he worked for over twenty years. He was born in New York and lived most of his adult life in Virginia. He wrote three books for children, including the acclaimed MRS FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH which won the prestigious Newbery Medal. His haunting young adult novel Z FOR ZACHARIAH was completed posthumously by his wife, Sally, and daughter, Jane, using the author's notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), B-format, Englisch, 272 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63592669741405,"sku":"K054982110","price":9.4,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/237745-5498211000001A.jpg?v=1771969976","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/z-for-zachariah-robert-c-obrien","provider":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}