"A gripping read, this is hard-hitting story about the climate emergency and the important role everyone can play in campaigning to avert it"
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month April 2021
Zaynab arrives in Devon from her home in Somaliland after the death of her mother, a passionate activist trying to improve lives in drought-stricken Somaliland. Unhappy, and lonely in her new environment, Zaynab begins her own campaign against the climate crisis drawing on her first-hand view of its devastating effect on her home country. She quickly finds fellow supporters among her classmates, including particularly Lucas who is equally passionate for different reasons. Challenging their school’s prohibition on campaigning is the first big step and taking part in the national protest is the second. In doing both Zaynab shows her peers that children like them need to be heard. And that they can make a difference. But the stakes are high and, when Zaynab uncovers a big company with a sinister and destructive programme, she has to decide just how hard she will fight. Zaynab’s passionate commitment is infectious – readers will be inspired.
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Zaynab is from Somaliland, a country that doesn't exist because of politics and may soon be no more than a desert.
Lucas is from rural Devon, which might as well be a world away.
When they meet, they discover a common cause: the climate crisis. Together they overcome their differences to build a Fridays For Future group at their school and fight for their right to protest and make a real impact on the local community.
But when Zaynab uncovers a plot which could destroy the environment and people's lives back home in Somaliland, she will stop at nothing to expose it. Lucas must decide if he is with her or against her - even if Zaynab's actions may prove dangerous...
Zaynab and Lucas are from very different worlds, but can they come together and unite in their campaign against climate change? Perfect for fans of No One is Too Small To Make a Difference, Plastic Sucks! and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Burning Sunlight and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Burning Sunlight features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Star Books, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Burning Sunlight is available in Paperback
Burning Sunlight was written by Anthea Simmons and published by Andersen Press
Burning Sunlight has 305 pages
£8.09
