You are voyaging in your yacht when you see a lush island. A swath of trees have been cut down. As you get closer, you can see little figures moving around the beach. You suddenly hear a loud, sharp sound.
You have just stumbled upon the island of The Lord of the Flies by William Golding. In this book, a group of schoolboys crashland on an island. Their leader, Ralph, has to deal with growing discontentment, and soon, the island is taken over by a violent group of hunters headed by Jack, another member of the group.William Golding served in World War II, possibly providing the inspiration for the book.
In this book, my favorite character is Piggy, because he is the most intelligent.This book will be disturbing to young readers, as it describes a graphic death, so I would suggest that parents make sure their child can cope. It is a short read, but it is quite good. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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