Final Storm, the third book in the Grimsdon trilogy
By Deborah Abela
$16.99, Penguin
Ages 8-12
“In a world of wild weather, is anywhere safe?” This tagline on the cover of Final Storm, the finale of
Deborah Abela’s action-packed ‘cranky climate change’ trilogy feels increasingly relevant with each passing year. The series takes climate change as a starting point and adds a twist of sci-fi to create a familiar but futuristic world in which experts are ignored and a group of kids are forced to risk their lives to find the truth. The futuristic element allows the story to be thought-provoking and topical without being immediately anxiety-inducing for young readers. Action on climate change is something many kids are passionate about, and Abela’s young characters – something of a tribute to this new generation of activists – and their stories are a good starting point for exploring the issues.
Note: The series includes Grimsdon, New City and Final Storm
Find out more about the series including teachers notes and further reading on climate change and what clever bods are doing about it here.