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Welcome to Trashland

Cole, SteveVidal, Oriol(Illustrated by)
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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. 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 …    

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Barrington Stoke Ltd
1781129827 / 9781781129821
Paperback / softback
823.92
01/07/2021
United Kingdom
English
121 pages : illustrations (black and white)
20 cm
Quiz No: 240716, Points 2.00, Book Level 4.00,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More
Published in Scotland. Dyslexic-friendly.