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 who 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 ofTHE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILDandWHERE 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 ofWhere the River Runs Gold"A message to us all in the most powerful, evocative and hopeful story spinning."- Hilary McKay, author ofThe 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 ofSky Hawk"A shimmering testament to the restorative power of nature and the limitless wonder unearthed by childhood curiosity."- Piers Torday, author ofThe Last Wild"BOSS level MG dystopia, so vivid!"- Louie Stowell, author ofThe Dragon in the Library"Nicola Penfold makes me want to love our planet harder, hold it closer."- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author ofHow 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 ofThe 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 ofMort the Meek
