One friend's passion for saving the planet clashes with another's lust for likes in this super-short read for struggling teen readers from bestselling author Steve Cole. Determined to make a stand against climate change, two friends start out small, with cardboard signs and low-budget videos. But when they start to gather an online following, their ambitions grow, leading them to plan an ambitious stunt at a packed art gallery. Although the soup never hits the painting, they still go viral. But the thwarted stunt reveals a split between them. Who will win in the battle of passion vs. popularity? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6. - With studies suggesting that just 25% of those entering secondary school are at the expected literacy level, this title fills a crucial gap for age-appropriate titles aimed at seriously struggling readers and EAL learners - Specially designed and edited to a reading age of 6, featuring Barrington Stoke's easy-read font, accessible, dyslexia-friendly layouts and printed on cream paper - Driven by a short, sharp, witty plot, the accessible language is ideal for building confidence in independent reading and perfectly tailored for readers aged 11+ - Writing in his heartland of environmental fiction, Steve Cole sparks important conversations about climate change and the potentially controversial dynamics of activism - With striking black-and-white illustrations throughout the work to capture attention, break up the text and aid comprehension.
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