"Empire of the Sun" is a poignant and vivid portrayal of life in Shanghai during the chaos of World War II. Ballard's unique perspective of showing the world through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy stranded in the city adds an innocent touch to the horrific reality of war. The book's narrative is engaging and captivating, keeping the reader hooked until the very end. A must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or eager to understand the impact of war from a child's perspective.

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One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this novel won the "Guardian" Fiction Prize and was runner-up for the Booker Prize. Seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy stranded in Shanghai in World War II, it is a portrayal of the chaos, confusion and terror of a world torn apart.

Author: J. G. Ballard
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 269
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Publication Date: 31 Mar 1989

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