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Published: 6 August 2019
ISBN: 9780143794462
Imprint: Puffin
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
RRP: $16.99

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Final Storm

Deborah Abela

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In a world of wild weather, is anyone safe?

Isabella, Griffin and their friends have settled into New City, enrolled in school and are making new friends, including the charming Aleksander Larsen.

But their home is facing a new threat – weather patterns are becoming erratic and fierce ice storms batter the city.

When someone from Isabella’s past returns, loyalties are tested. Who is watching her from the shadows? And can Isabella and Griffin’s friendship survive this furious final storm?

Pub date: 6 August 2019
ISBN: 9780143794462
Imprint: Puffin
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
RRP: $16.99

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About the Author

Deborah Abela

After completing a teaching degree, Deb went to Africa where she was caught in a desert sandstorm, harassed by monkeys and thrown in jail … twice! She produced and wrote a national kids’ TV show before leaving to write twenty-six books including the Max Remy Superspy and Jasper Zammit (Soccer Legend) series and Grimsdon, New City and Final Storm, about kids living in a climate-changed world. Teresa A New Australian was inspired by her dad who was born in a cave during one of the heaviest bombing raids of World War II. The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee and the sequel, The Most Marvelous International Bee, were inspired by her grade four teacher, Miss Gray. Her first picture book is Wolfie, An Unlikely Hero. She is a proud ambassador for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, Room to Read and Books in Homes. Deb’s won awards for her books but mostly hopes to be as brave as her characters. Find out more about her at deborahabela.com

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Praise for Final Storm

“Deborah Abela understands and writes what children relish reading . . . Final Storm is the third in her ‘Grimsdon’ series (Penguin Random House Australia) and is a rollercoaster of adventure, intrigue and futuristic invention, as well as being a rallying cry about climate change.”

Joy Lawn, paperbarkwords.blog

“Once again Deborah has given middle school readers a thrilling adventure/fantasy that will have readers on the edge of their seats but also will give them much on which to reflect. As young people such as Greta Thunberg take action in a powerful (and fast growing) global movement, in a world where the power-mongers refuse to act this is exactly the kind of narrative to inspire more and more of our future citizens. Kudos to Deborah for another inspired instalment in what has become one of the most popular series for this age group!”

Sue Warren, losangzopa.wordpress.com

“Final Storm is a compelling adventure set in the future, a world where climate change threatens to completely wipe out humanity. It is a real wake up call for addressing climate change, and is extremely appealing to young environmental activists in this day and age, where a future like that in this book is not at all inconceivable. This story explores the depths of friendships and the meaning of family.”

Libby Boas, Reading Time

“Driven by intrigue, it is a page turner that will preoccupy young readers.”

Kevin Steinberger, Magpies

“The story is fast-paced with many unexpected twists. The friends are action heroes who manage to overcome each potentially deadly challenge in the nick of time . . . Overall this is an exciting read for Grades 4,5 and 6.”

Pauline Hosking, Buzz Words

“Highly recommended. Wow what a stunning conclusion to a wonderful series . . . Final Storm is exciting and will be loved by the series' many fans.”

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