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The Enemy (The Enemy, #1)

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Horror Young Adult Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy

by Charlie Higson

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4.08 (12.5K ratings)
calendar_today 2009
description 407 pages

The Enemy by Charlie Higson holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 407 pages.

About The Enemy

Charlie Higson's The Enemy is the first in a jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens. Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus and now the kids must keep themselves alive.When the sickness came, every parent, police officer, politician - every adult fell ill. The lucky ones died. The others are crazed, confused and hungry. Only children under fourteen remain, and they're fighting to survive.Now there are rumours of a safe place to hide. And so a gang of children begin their quest across London, where all through the city - down alleyways, in deserted houses, underground - the grown-ups lie in wait.But can they make it there - alive?This edition contains the first chapter of the second book The Dead.

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Author Charlie Higson
Published 2009
Pages 407
Genres Horror, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.08 / 5.00
Total Ratings 12,531

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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12.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.08, The Enemy is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.08
This Book
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Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Enemy?

The Enemy is categorized as Horror, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Enemy worth reading?

Based on 12.5K reader ratings, The Enemy has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Enemy?

The Enemy has 407 pages.

Who wrote The Enemy?

The Enemy was written by Charlie Higson. It was first published in 2009.

What is the ISBN for The Enemy?

The ISBN-13 for The Enemy is 9780141325030.0.

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