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Animals, trees, flowers, our city forbids them all...
Juniper Greene lives in a walled city from which nature has been
banished, following the outbreak of a deadly man-made disease many
years earlier. While most people seem content to live in such a cage,
she and her little brother Bear have always known about their
resistance to the disease, and dream of escaping into the wild. To the
one place humans have survived outside of cities. To where their mother
is.
When scientists discover that the siblings provide the key to fighting
the disease, the pair must flee for their lives. As they journey into
the unknown, they soon learn that there's cruelty in nature as well as
beauty. Will they ever find the home they’re searching for?
A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from a fresh new
voice in children’s fiction. Perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST
WILD and THE ISLAND AT THE END OF EVERYTHING.
The earth is thriving - with wilderness status protecting land and
wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to
support human life sustainably. Rory's mum is a geologist on one of
these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work
trip to the Arctic. But the project isn't all that it seems, and
Rory soon learns what's at stake for the people and animals that
live there... A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological
adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD
TURNS WILD and BETWEEN SEA AND SKY. Perfect for fans of THE
EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and WHERE THE RIVER RUNS GOLD PRAISE FOR
BEYOND THE FROZEN HORIZON: "A truly thought shifting, light filled
journal of environmental protection from an author whose awe-filled
stories illuminate hearts and minds and light the way for change"
Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold "A powerful
story of hope - a glimpse into a brighter future, a world where we
have taken action to protect our fragile planet" Rashmi
Sirdeshpande, author of Good News "A beautifully crafted story of
wild encounters and conservation; one that will keep pages turning
and hearts beating from start to finish" Rachel Delahaye, author of
Mort the Meek "With just the right mix of spookiness, action,
intrigue and mystery, Beyond the Frozen Horizon takes Nicola
Penfold to the next level. This story is both a warning and a
celebration: of nature and the threats to it, and the importance of
every single person in the fight for our future." Sinead O'Hart,
author of The Eye of the North "A gripping story that drew me into
its icy clutches with a dystopian climate mystery. Polar bear
encounters, dog sled rides, blizzards & hugs with arctic foxes,
the action is both chilling and thrilling!" Lou Abercrombie, author
of Coming Up for Air "Beautifully evocative with a fantastic cast
of characters and, as always, an important yet lightly told message
about the necessity of caring for our precious environment" Sharon
Gosling, author of The Golden Butterfly "A sublimely crafted tale
of loss, friendship and bravery set against a stunning but stark
Arctic backdrop. Nicola allows the reader a glimpse of a future
world where society has taken action to tackle climate change and
offers us hope that change really can make a difference." Jo
Clarke, author of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle "It's such a
stunning book, full of beautiful imagery and a strong message for
readers of all ages, to respect the world we are in, both a
thrilling and thought-provoking story, and one that of we take
action now then we could have hope for the future of our world"
Emma Finlayson-Palmer, author of Autumn Moonbeam "Nicola's
reverence for nature and the natural world oozes from the pages of
this breathtakingly beautiful story of the world and its response
to the Climate Crisis. Thrilling and thought provoking and with
powerful ecological messages of stewardship and sustainability -
this is storytelling at its very best." Kevin Cobane, teacher
"Beyond the Frozen Horizon is a lesson for us all. We must look
beyond our own needs and think about impact on the world as a
whole... Rory experiences this first hand and takes her readers on
a high stakes adventure that will leave them thinking about their
place and impact on the world for a very long time." Kate Heap,
Scope for Imagination blog "An eco adventure, ghost story and love
letter for a better world" Gill Pawley, Inkpots
In a near future where a series of environmental disasters has left
much of the country underwater, Pearl lives on a floating oyster
farm with her father and younger sister, Clover. Following her
mum's death several years earlier, Pearl refuses to set foot on
land, believing her illness was caused by the poisons in the
ground. Meanwhile, Clover dreams of school, friends and a normal
life. Then Nat comes to spend the summer at the sea farm while his
scientist mum conducts some experiments. Leaving behind the
mainland, with its strict rules and regulations, he brings with him
a secret. But when the sisters promise to keep his secret safe,
little do they realize that they may be risking everything... A
thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the
author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD. Perfect
for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and WHERE THE RIVER RUNS
GOLD. PRAISE FOR BETWEEN SEA AND SKY: "Atmospheric, memorable,
extraordinarily gripping, this is storytelling at its finest." -
The Guardian "I loved Penfold's debut ... and this confirms her as
a rising star of children's fiction, mixing a thrilling evocative
adventure with pertinent themes of the environment and recovery." -
Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "A beautifully told adventure that will
have readers, like its protagonists, diving deep to discover the
fragility of our eco-system and emerging emboldened to protect its
delicate balance." - Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River
Runs Gold "A message to us all in the most powerful, evocative and
hopeful story spinning." - Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks'
War "I loved Between Sea and Sky. I was totally immersed... I could
almost smell the sea and feel salt in my hair. Powerful
storytelling and a thought-provoking tale." - Gill Lewis, author of
Sky Hawk "A shimmering testament to the restorative power of nature
and the limitless wonder unearthed by childhood curiosity." - Piers
Torday, author of The Last Wild "BOSS level MG dystopia, so vivid!"
- Louie Stowell, author of The Dragon in the Library "Nicola
Penfold makes me want to love our planet harder, hold it closer." -
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World "This is
compelling, high-stakes storytelling... This will be a favourite
that I will return to over and over again." - Nizrana Farook,
author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant "An original and wonderful
story of wild children and a world in trouble ... so perfectly
written that reading it is living it. And living it is an
adventure." - Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the Meek
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