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Dear Greta

By Yvette Poshoglian
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Dear Greta by Yvette Poshoglian is a heartwarming children's story about an outspoken young girl who becomes an accidental environmental activist. After writing a school assignment letter to Greta Thunberg expressing her thoughts on climate change, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and community engagement, recognising the power of her own voice to make a difference. This tale encourages young readers to take action and believe in their abilities to create change.
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you're interested in stories where young characters take action to make a difference in their communities. With themes of environmental awareness and personal growth, it will likely appeal to readers who enjoy tales of empowerment and activism, offering an inspiring message for kids who want to have a positive impact on the world around them.

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When everything seems to be going wrong, sometimes you just have to stand up for what you believe in, even if it's just in your own little corner of the world...

This was meant to be Alice's year to shine, but things are already going wrong...

At school, she's given young environmental activist Greta Thunberg as her pen pal for a fictional writing assignment. Why couldn't Alice get someone easy to write to, like a pop star?

Then she's put in charge of taking the Harmony Day Food Fair online, which seems impossible, especially when she is teamed up with the most annoying boy in her school.

As if she didn't have enough on her plate, Alice gets kicked out of her bedroom by her grandmother coming to stay. And no matter what Alice does, she'll never be able to live up to her infuriating big sister's achievements, right?

Through her letters to Greta, Alice finds herself opening up about her life. And as Alice approaches the hard questions by wondering, 'What would Greta do?', she starts to believe that she can make a difference - a big one.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761043789

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult Yvette Poshoglian

About the Author

Yvette Poshoglian is the author of over forty books for children and young people, including the bestselling Ella and Olivia series. Born and raised in Sydney, Yvette taught secondary English in southwest Sydney and now manages major education projects for the NSW Department of Education. Currently she works at the intersection of pedagogy, technology and innovation with the Technology 4 Learning team at the NSW Department of Education. Many of the STEM and technology developments occurring in schools around NSW are captured in Dear Greta. Yvette has loads in common with her character Alice Boghosian, apart from Alice's horrible nickname.

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