The Summer We Turned Green

This is the perfect book to inspire action against the climate crisis and to lift your spirits. * The Scotsman *
William Sutcliffe’s latest hilarious read for teens … resists talking down to its readers as it tackles climate change and environmental protests … The questions posed by this smart, entertaining page-turner are the big ones for our age * Irish Times *
Hilarious, acutely observed and deeply felt, Sutcliffe’s new novel is part biting satire on nimbyism and adult complacency, part impassioned call: take action now, before it’s too late. * Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels, Guardian *
Warm, funny and very topical. * Sunday Express *
This tale of rebel climate protestors is an engrossing and relatable emotional rollercoaster, full of drama and vividly written. * Daily Express *
This very funny, topical tale is the perfect stage for Sutcliffe’s witty and sharply observed dissection of adolescence and the cringe-making behaviour of parents and siblings. * Sally Morris chooses the most fun books for kids, Daily Mail *
A heartfelt, well-observed, gripping family drama, as well as a call to arms. * The Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week *
Inspiring, funny and warm-hearted comedy… Filled with passion for our planet and the youthful energy of a generation who genuinely want to make a difference, The Summer We Turned Green is an essential read for teenagers and adults alike. * The best children’s and YA books to read this summer, CultureFly *
Glorious fun, hugely moving, inspiring and massively entertaining * Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth *
A fresh and funny social comedy with a big heart * Observer New Review *
“[The Summer We Turned Green] is funny and moving and the characters are convincing. Older teenagers will enjoy the wry humour and adults will appreciate the social satire on adult relationships * BookTrust *
William Sutcliffe, who made us laugh until we wept with The Gifted, the Talented & Me, has applied his gentle humour and acute observations to this generation’s battle to save the Earth to hilarious and meaningful effect * The Times & The Sunday Times: Best Children’s Books for Summer 2021 *
This tale of rebel climate protestors is an engrossing and relatable emotional rollercoaster, full of drama and vividly written * Summer Reads for Children, Daily Express *
Dangerously funny … Sutcliffe is gifted and talented. I hope the prizes flood in * Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *
So, so funny and recognisable – I immediately forced it on my 14-year-old * Jenny Colgan, Sunday Times bestselling author, on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *
What a wonderful book! It made me chortle, and I never chortle. So, so refreshing and charming and believable. I loved this book * Max Porter, award-winning author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny, on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *
The Gifted, the Talented and Me made me cry with laughter. A comic novel like this is a gift to the nation, and Will Sutcliffe's teenage Sam, struggling to adapt as his family moves to privileged, pretentious Hampstead and enrols him in a progressive London school is the best book he has written for a decade. He, David Nicholls and Joe Dunthorne are part of a tradition that goes back to PG Wodehouse, and which has never been more needed by readers young and old * Amanda Craig, journalist and author of The Lie of the Land, on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *