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This story is a thrilling mystery with an unexpected twist
This book is about a dumping ground in Africa, and two friends that try to find treasure. The two friends are called Theo and Emanuel, but we don’t really understand why Emanuel is so secretive with Theo until later in the story.
This story is a thrilling mystery with an unexpected twist involving Emanuel and a truck. This book has been set apart form other stories by having fictional characters, but a non-fiction setting.
This setting is an important lesson for us all in how we can change the world and protect the environment before we all end up living in Trash Land.
About the Book
A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the usual backdrop of the world’s largest e-waste dump in West Africa. It is written by Steve Cole and contains black and white illustrations by Oriol Vidal.
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 …
Author
Steve Cole
Steve Cole (born 1971) is a British children’s and science-fiction author who has written over 150 books, selling more than three million copies. He is best known for his 'Astrosaurs' and 'Cows in Action' series, as well as 'Young Bond' novels and original 'Doctor Who' fiction.
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