Drowning in My Bedroom
Steve Cole author Oriol Vidal illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:11th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A gripping tale of survival amid environmental disaster (Dyslexia-friendly)
The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole.
The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole.
Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours into her bedroom in a residential centre for kids with disabilities. The other children have been evacuated while Gayla waited for her father, but now the streets around are cut off and she’s all alone with no way out.
Junjun’s makeshift shack has been washed away in the flood and he needs to find medicine for his sister, who’s sick after drinking contaminated water.
At first these two young people seem to have little in common and pity each other, but as the waters continue to rise, can they find a way to work together to survive …?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
“Skilfully weaves together themes of global warming and inequality to address the critical issue of the climate crisis. This book not only educates young readers about the urgency of addressing climate change, but also encourages them to contemplate their role in building a sustainable future." – INIS Magazine
"Warmly and unsentimentaly told, the issues the two young people face are grippingly explored. The disproportionate impacts of climate change, and the effects of poverty and disability are intricately woven into an absorbing tale of two strong characters learning to help each other in order to survive. A page-turner with heart." – The School Librarian
ISBN: 9781800902961
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 12mm
Weight: 200g
128 pages