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Green Rising

A thrilling and empowering YA story about climate change, perfect for fans of speculative novels and climate fiction
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Green Rising by Lauren James is a captivating story set in a world grappling with climate change. It follows a group of teenagers who develop the ability to grow plants with their minds. Together, they embark on a mission to combat environmental destruction, navigating personal and global challenges in their pursuit to save the planet.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in an exciting adventure featuring young heroes with unique powers. Set against a backdrop of a world grappling with climate change, the story blends environmental themes with engaging character dynamics. Readers who enjoy imaginative sci-fi with a focus on environmental stewardship will likely find this a captivating read.

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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.

“A whip-smart tale that asks big, bold questions of how we can save the planet.” — L. R. Lam, author of Dragonfall

“A smart, brilliantly realized call to arms.”The Observer

“Frighteningly clever and richly imagined.” — Laura Wood, author of The Agency for Scandal

In 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

Smart and sharp and witty and fun.” — Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

“Creatively 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 Librarian

Inventive, gripping, and ultimately hopeful… [A] fantastic tale bursting with a diverse range of intrepid teenagers, coming-of-age themes.” — BookTrust

Effortlessly mixes magic and science with strong, likeable characters and a smart plot.” — Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

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Green Rising by Lauren James and Wren James has garnered acclaim for its engaging blend of speculative fiction and pressing environmental themes. Critics praise its imaginative premise of teenagers developing plant-growing powers as both entertaining and educational, highlighting its strong characters and compelling narrative. The book is appreciated for its combination of magic, science, and a thought-provoking message about climate change, with readers describing it as a smart and urgent call to action for today's youth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406384673

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Wren James is the Carnegie-longlisted British author of many young adult novels, and was previously published under the name Lauren James. Their books include Last Seen Online, The Quiet at the End of the World, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe and The Next Together, and they have sold over two hundred thousand copies worldwide in eight languages. They are a RLF Royal Fellow and the story consultant on Netflix’s Heartstopper (Seasons 2 and 3).

Wren is the founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League and works as a consultant on climate storytelling for museums, production companies, major brands and publishers, with a focus on optimism and hope.

Wren was born in 1992, and has a Masters degree from the University of Nottingham, where they studied Chemistry and Physics. They run a Queer Writers group in Coventry. Follow them on Instagram at @wrenjameswriter.

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