The Doomsday Date: World Book Day 2024 by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé - Young Adult - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781805076483
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Age Range: 12+ years

Overview:
The Doomsday Date is an exclusive World Book Day 2024 story from Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, bestselling author of Ace of Spades. On the eve of a supposed apocalypse, Sanjeet dyes his hair pink and writes a ten-item Doomsday List of things to do before the world ends. His best friend Sola refuses to let him face it alone. Funny, fast-paced and unexpectedly moving, it's a short, sharp read built for teens who want heart alongside humour.

About the Book:
The Doomsday Date invites readers into a single, razor-sharp night where one boy's fear of running out of time becomes the spark for a bucket list like no other. Sanjeet, convinced the world might genuinely end by midnight, dyes his hair pink and draws up ten daring tasks he refuses to leave undone: confessing a secret, trying something new, showing up properly for the people who matter. Sola, his steady, sharp-witted best friend, isn't buying the doomsday theory, but she isn't about to let Sanjeet tackle his list solo either. Together they move through the night, trading banter and bravery, as each completed task pushes them closer to the list's final, most daunting entry — number ten. Àbíké-Íyímídé writes with the same pace and honesty that made Ace of Spades a bestseller, but here she trades thriller tension for warmth, comedy and tender coming-of-age truth. The dialogue crackles and the friendship at the story's centre is drawn with real affection. It's a story about living boldly and about the friends who show up when it counts. Compact enough for a single sitting yet substantial enough to spark real conversation, this is a perfect entry point for reluctant readers and devoted fans alike.

Key Benefits:

• Exclusive World Book Day 2024 short story by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, bestselling author of Ace of Spades.
• A quick, one-sitting read ideal for reluctant readers and devoted YA fans alike.
• Warm, witty friendship story with genuine emotional depth beneath the humour.
• Brand-new paperback, perfect for gifting or classroom reading.
• Great conversation starter on courage, honesty and living intentionally.

About the Author:
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a British novelist, short-story writer and columnist. Her debut YA thriller, Ace of Spades, received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens and reached the New York Times Best Seller list. Known for propulsive plots and empathetic, sharply drawn characters, she has become one of the most exciting voices in contemporary young adult fiction. The Doomsday Date, written for World Book Day 2024, showcases her gift for pairing humour with genuine emotional honesty in a bite-sized format.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A pacy, funny, big-hearted story that fits into a single sitting but lingers far longer. Perfect for existing fans of Faridah's writing and newcomers alike, it's a joyful read about friendship and living fully.

Please Note: Cover image shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition supplied as stated above.