"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding follows a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. As they attempt to govern themselves and survive, their initial camaraderie devolves into chaos and savagery. Ralph, the elected leader, struggles for order against Jack, who embraces primal instincts and rebellion. The boys’ descent into brutality reveals the darker sides of human nature, emphasizing themes of civilization versus savagery and the loss of innocence. As fear and violence escalate, the boys confront their inner demons, culminating in a shocking and tragic climax that examines the fragility of societal norms. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by GCSEPod .