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Melt by Ele Fountain is a captivating children's book that weaves the lives of two seemingly different young people. When Yutu, who lives in the Arctic, meets Bea, a runaway from England, their paths cross in an unexpected adventure that underscores the importance of friendship and the fragile beauty of the natural world. Together, they face challenges that force them to confront their individual realities, offering a powerful message about resilience and connection.
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You might like this book if you enjoy thrilling adventures set in challenging and frozen landscapes, featuring captivating characters who showcase resilience and courage. It's an intriguing story that delves into important themes like climate change and friendship, making it a thought-provoking read for young readers keen on environmental and personal growth narratives.

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Melt

A breathless adventure story of courage and survival in a warming climate, from the multi-award-winning author of Boy 87 and Lost.

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United by greed and self-interest. But not their own.

A boy lives in a remote, snow-bound village with his elderly grandmother. Their traditional way of life is threatened by the changing snow and ice: it melts faster every year. When the sea-ice collapses while he is out hunting, he only just escapes with his life and is left stranded in the Arctic tundra.

Meanwhile, a girl is trying to adapt to another new school. Her father promises his new job at an oil company will mean they never have to move again, but not long after he starts, his behaviour becomes odd and secretive.

When their fates take a drastic turn, the girl's world collides with the boy's, and they find themselves together in a desperate search for survival, and for the truth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782692881

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ele Fountain worked as an editor in children's publishing where she helped launch and nurture the careers of many prize-winning and bestselling authors. Ele's debut novel, Boy 87, won four awards and was nominated for nine more, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and two daughters.

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