{"product_id":"9780008752194","title":"Welcome to Trashland","description":"\u003cp\u003eA search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world’s largest e-waste dump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Emmanuel’s presence draws the attention of a local gang, and Theo starts to wonder if his new friend is keeping dangerous secrets …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. Please note that this book contains mature content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this Sunday Times bestselling book, Welcome to Trashland, Steve Cole takes us on a heart-wrenching journey through the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness in Africa. The story, filled with adventure and action, explores the themes of friendship and social issues, making it a compelling read for both children and young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of James Ponti (City of the Dead), Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), Jeff Kinney (The Deep End), Liz Pichon (Top of the Class), and Cressida Cowell (How To Train Your Dragon).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889237905557,"sku":"9780008752194","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008752194_165d5562-499e-4df5-9e10-835918ea5bf4.jpg?v=1776888504","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008752194","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}