Global : a graphic novel adventure about hope in the face of climate change
(Author) Eoin ColferThis is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages - from Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind Illegal, and his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels. Yuki lives in an increasingly deserted Inuit township in Nova Scotia. One day she sets out into the wilderness of the Arctic tundra planning to photograph a rare grolar bear (a terrifying grizzly-polar crossbreed created by climate change) - if she can prove it's a grolar, she can protect it from being shot. With only her faithful dog for company and adrift on a fragment of melting glacier, she finds herself being stalked across the changing wilderness by a starving grolar bear, with only her wits and her harpoon to keep her alive. Sami lives in a fishing village on the Bay of Bengal. But because of the ever-rising ocean level, each day is a struggle to survive. One night, Sami sets out to return to his old, submerged family home, alone. He takes a deep breath and dives beneath the moonlit waters, hoping to find his past. But a cyclone is coming ... Illustrated by the talented Giovanni Rigano, this moving and important graphic novel will have breathtaking full-colour illustrations throughout.
Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer is an Irish author best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure. His writing style is characterized by witty dialogue, fast-paced action, and intricate plots. Colfer's contributions to literature include creating a unique and memorable protagonist in Artemis Fowl, as well as introducing readers to a richly imagined world of fairies, trolls, and other magical creatures. His most famous work, the first book in the Artemis Fowl series, was published in 2001 and has since been adapted into a film. Colfer's impact on the literary genre of young adult fiction is evident in the widespread popularity and enduring appeal of the Artemis Fowl series.