The Summer We Turned Green

Name: The Summer We Turned Green
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526632852
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Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards

By William Sutcliffe

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In The Summer We Turned Green by William Sutcliffe, the protagonist faces an unexpected change when eco-activists occupy the disused land opposite his home. As his family becomes increasingly involved with the movement, he must navigate the complexities it brings to their relationships and discover the true meaning of activism. This young adult novel explores themes of environmentalism and finding one's voice in a world full of challenges.
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You might find this book appealing if you're intrigued by themes of environmental activism, family dynamics, and the challenges of making a stand for what you believe in. The engaging storyline weaves humour and emotion into a tale of discovering one's voice and the power of community, making it a compelling read for young adults looking to explore contemporary issues with a relatable twist.

The Summer We Turned Green

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It’s the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke has just had his life turned upside down. First, his older sister Rose moved 'across the road' – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad’s gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he’s out there building totem poles out of old furniture, wearing sandals, and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them…

Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister, and his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down?

The Summer We Turned Green is a fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation’s must-win battle: one earth, one chance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526632852

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury YA

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 352

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction William Sutcliffe Young Adult

About the Author

William Sutcliffe is the author of thirteen novels, including the international bestseller Are You Experienced? and The Wall, which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. He has written for adults, young adults and children, and has been translated into 28 languages. His 2008 novel Whatever Makes You Happy is now a Netflix Original film starring Patricia Arquette and Angela Bassett. It was released under the title Otherhood. His first funny novel for teenagers, The Gifted, the Talented and Me, was described by The Times as ‘dangerously funny’ and by the Guardian as ‘refreshingly hilarious’. It was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2020 and was the Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year 2019.

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