Welcome to Trashland
Steve Cole, Oriol Vidal
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
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 …Reviews
Very good
Count Pudsey Paddington 03.09.2023
I did not enjoy the book very much as there was many arguments although i like how it was based on how many live.
Anonymous 30.08.2023
Very moving to understand what it is like for the people in trashland. Good for teenagers.
Major Mars Bubble-wrap 05.09.2022
This is different for me. I stick with same authors usually. This is good. I’m enjoying it !
Constable Pongo Jamboree 22.08.2022
