Lord of the Flies by William Golding follows a group of schoolboys stranded on an island as their attempts at order collapse into fear, rivalry, and violence. The novel is widely studied for its sharp look at power, group behavior, civilization, and the darkness that can emerge when rules disappear.

• Author: William Golding
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Format: Paperback
• Category: Classic Fiction
• Recommended Grade: Grades 9 to 12
• Edition: 1
• Illustrated: No
• ISBN: 9780399501487