Robert C. O'Brien Z For Zachariah Paperback Book

A powerful postapocalyptic novel in which nuclear war has devastated America. Z FOR ZACHARIAH by Robert C. OBrien is one of The Originals from Penguin iconic, outspoken, first. Ann Burden has been living alone in a valley for over a year until Loomis, a scientist in a radiationproof 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. The 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 The Outsiders S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Mans Land Aidan Chambers, After the First Death Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe Esther Hautzig, Buddy Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July Joan Lingard, No Turning Back Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah Richard C. OBrien, The Wave Morton Rhue, The Red Pony John Steinbeck, The Pearl John Steinbeck, Stone Cold Robert Swindells | Robert C. O'Brien Z For Zachariah Paperback Book