The Summer We Turned Green

Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023! A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generations must-win battle: one earth, one chance. Its the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Lukes life has been turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved across the road, where a community of climate rebels is protesting the planned airport expansion. Then his dad followed her. Dad only went to get Rose back, but now hes out there building totem poles, wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them Can Luke save his family when all they want to do is save the planet? ________________________ 'Hilarious, acutely observed and deeply felt, Sutcliffes new novel is part biting satire on nimbyism and adult complacency, part impassioned call: take action now, before its too late.' GUARDIAN 'This is the perfect book to inspire action against the climate crisis and to lift your spirits.' SCOTSMAN 'A heartfelt, well-observed, gripping family drama, as well as a call to arms.' SUNDAY TIMES Childrens Book of the Week