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Grimsdon by Deborah Abela is set in a post-apocalyptic world where rising sea levels have flooded the city of Grimsdon. The story follows a group of resilient children who have adapted to life in the submerged city while fending off threats from pirates and mysterious occurrences. Their adventure is one of survival, friendship, and courage amidst environmental challenges.
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You might enjoy this adventurous tale if you love stories about survival and friendship in a fantasy world filled with mystery and danger. Set in a flooded city, it features young heroes who navigate perilous challenges and confront thrilling discoveries while trying to uncover the truth. This book could also captivate those drawn to themes of courage, resilience, and creativity in overcoming hardships.

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Grimsdon

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Bestselling author Deborah Abela brings us a heroine to love in this thrilling adventure filled with flying machines, sword fights and sea monsters.

Grimsdon is in ruins. Three years ago, a massive wave broke its barriers, and the sea flooded this grand city. Most were saved, some were lost, and some were left behind.

Isabella Charm and her best friend, Griffin, live with three other children at the top of an opulent mansion. They've survived with the help of Griffin's brilliant inventions, Isabella's fighting skills, and their vow to look after each other.

But what will happen when a newcomer arrives in his flying machine? Grimsdon is full of hidden perils, from bounty hunters to sneaker waves. Could Xavier's daredevil risks put all their lives in danger?

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Grimsdon by Deborah Abela has been praised for its imaginative setting and strong female protagonist. Reviewers have noted the book's engaging adventure and the way it explores themes of friendship and resilience in a flooded world. The story’s compelling mix of action and emotion captivates young readers, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760892548

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 288

About the Author

After training as a teacher, Deb travelled to Africa, where she was trapped in a desert sandstorm, harassed by monkeys and thrown in jail twice. She trained as a teacher before becoming writer/producer of a national children's TV show at Network TEN. She's since written 30 internationally published and awarded books, including the Max Remy series, her climate change trilogy, Grimsdon, New City and Final Storm and The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee. Her CBCA Notable, The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, is about the power of books to save us when we feel lost. Her latest books are, The Kindness Project, a verse novel about how even the smallest act of kindness can change the world and her picture book, No More Room in the Bed. www.deborahabela.com

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