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Welcome to Trashland Steve Cole

Welcome to Trashland By Steve Cole

Welcome to Trashland by Steve Cole


£7.40
Condition - Very Good
6 in stock

Summary

Theo works scouring the dump of Agbogbloshie for scraps to sell for cash. But when a stranger asks for help finding treasure, Theo sees a chance to escape this life. A thrilling new environmental adventure from bestselling author Steve Cole.

Welcome to Trashland Summary

Welcome to Trashland by Steve Cole

A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world's largest e-waste dump.


Theo lives and works in Agbogbloshie in Ghana, a vast dumping ground for the world's broken electronics. He spends his days scouring the trash for scraps of metal to sell for cash, while dreaming of going to school and escaping this harsh life. The money Theo makes is barely enough to pay for lessons, so when Emmanuel turns up with talk of buried treasure, Theo sees a chance to get out of Trashland.

But Emmanuel's presence draws the attention of a local gang, and Theo starts to wonder if his new friend is keeping dangerous secrets ...

Welcome to Trashland Reviews

This fast-paced story, told through deceptively simple text, will engage even reluctant readers -- The i Newspaper


Tense and exciting -- LoveReading4Kids


An accessible and important book that opens a window on the world that we often don't get to look through -- The Letterpress Project


A powerful eye-opener to the harsh reality we are creating for other parts of the world ... had me gripped right from the start -- Kate Heap, reviewer


With high stakes, bags of tension, difficult decisions and great characters ... the exciting treasure hunt through the dumping ground will have readers on the edge of their seats and racing through the pages -- A Word About Books, blog

About Steve Cole

Steve Cole is a bestselling children's author. His various book series include Z. Rex, Thieves Like Us, Doctor Who, the three million copy selling Young Bond series. In other careers he has worked as an editor of books and magazines for readers of all ages. Steve lives in Aylesbury.

Additional information

GOR011459897
9781781129821
1781129827
Welcome to Trashland by Steve Cole
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Barrington Stoke Ltd
20210701
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Welcome to Trashland