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Welcome to Trashland

Welcome to Trashland

Published: 1 Jul 2021

Paperback / softback, 128 pages

Recommended for age 9+ and 11+

By Steve Cole

Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

Published by Barrington Stoke Ltd

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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 ...

Tagged dyslexia friendly and reluctant to read

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