This books belongs to a burgeoning genre known as ECO-THRILLERS!
A progressive concept – “compulsory carbon cards for all citizens- 200 points per month.” The destruction and despair caused by severe weather conditions and a desperate government make for thought-provoking reading about both Mother Nature and human nature. The author has created a storyline, while heavy with global concerns, is accessible and appropriate for all students to read. Everyone is issued a card that tracks their allowable use of carbon for the year. This limits everything from cell phone use to all utilities including heating, water, travel, and the purchase of anything that has been transported over a distance, including food. There is some British slang but not overwhelming enough to cause comprehension problems. Plus, it is full of visuals that Laura pastes in her diary- fliers, charts, diagrams, and images from her life and experiences during her family crises and the climate crisis in her country.
Includes a glossary of Eco-Terms and a page of Eco-Links.
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