Hannah Fries brings us the story of El, a young woman determined to find her brothers when they are separated after a devastating storm that changes the landscape for ever.

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Inspired by conversations around climate change, and the passion of young people to raise awareness about our planet. 

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“They aren’t coming you know,” said Finn, as if reading my mind.

“The rescuers… they aren't coming..."

 

El was an ordinary girl from a normal school in an average town until one day, a flood destroyed everything. Now she has nothing, except the clothes she's wearing and a determination to stay alive.

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In the forest, El finds a group of friends. It could be a new start for her, or the beginning of a dangerous journey. Either way, she's never been tested like this before. What will it take to survive?

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"Wow! a really captivating story, really really powerful…"

Glennie Kindred, author Walking with Trees

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"This is a story to give hope to all our children faced with the very possible futures we are already encountering. When I had finished reading I just wanted to stay with them!"

Rachel Richards, The Wild Orchard