Paperback. Set in a near-future world on the brink of ecological collapse, Green Rising perfectly blends science and magic in a passionate call to arms. A gripping and witty speculative novel with a dose of enemies-to-lovers romance, this is The Power for teens. A whip-smart tale that asks big, bold questions of how we can save the planet. L. R. Lam, author of DragonfallA smart, brilliantly realized call to arms. The ObserverFrighteningly clever and richly imagined. Laura Wood, author of The Agency for ScandalIn a climate catastrophe . resistance is taking root.Gabrielle is a climate-change activist who shoots to fame when she becomes the first teenager to display a supernatural ability to grow plants from her skin. Hester is the millionaire daughter of an oil tycoon and the face of the family business. Theo comes from a long line of fishermen, but his parents are struggling to make ends meet.On the face of it, the three have very little in common. Yet when Hester and Theo join Gabrielle and legions of other teenagers around the world in developing the strange new "Greenfingers" power, it becomes clear that to use their ability for good, they'll need to learn to work together. As they navigate first love and family expectations, can the three teenagers pull off the ultimate heist and bring about a green rising? PRAISE FOR GREEN RISING"A terrifically bold and original take on climate fiction." The BooksellerSmart and sharp and witty and fun. Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate HeartCreatively confronts the doomsday narrative so often associated with climate change and offers hope through the message that young people can work together to find solutions. The School LibrarianInventive, gripping, and ultimately hopeful [A] fantastic tale bursting with a diverse range of intrepid teenagers, coming-of-age themes. BookTrustEffortlessly mixes magic and science with strong, likeable characters and a smart plot. Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Green Rising (Paperback)
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1406384674
ISBN 13: 9781406384673
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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“Lauren James isn’t just headed for the stars – she’s already there.” Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange TreeGabrielle is a climate-change activist who shoots to fame when she becomes the first teenager to display a supernatural abilit

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