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Two Degrees
Two Degrees | Alan Gratz
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero) is back, tackling the urgent topic of climate change in this breathtaking, action-packed novel that will keep readers turning pages while making their own plans to better the world. Fire. Ice. Flood. Three climate disasters. Four kids fighting for their lives. Akira is riding her horse in the California woods when a wildfire sparks--and grows scarily fast. How can she make it to safety when there are flames everywhere? Owen and his best friend, George, are used to seeing polar bears on the snowy Canadian tundra. But when one bear gets way too close for comfort, do the boys have any chance of surviving? Natalie hunkers down at home as a massive hurricane barrels toward Miami. When the floodwaters crash into her house, Natalie is dragged out into the storm--with nowhere to hide. Akira, Owen, George, and Natalie are all swept up in the devastating effects of climate change. They are also connected in ways that will shock them--and could alter their destinies forever. Bestselling author Alan Gratz is at the top of his game, shining a light on our increasingly urgent climate crisis while spinning an action-packed story that will keep readers hooked--and inspire them to take action.
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Daisey
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This has been my book to read at school, and it‘s taken a long time since I just get a few minutes a day. I didn‘t enjoy it quite as much as Gratz‘s previous books. It felt too heavy handed in the lessons on climate change, and I also had a harder time with the transitions between the three story lines. I did think each of the main characters had an interesting and action packed story.

#MiddleGrade #TRS2023

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Nebklvr
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Gratz‘s writing is spare. There are no poetic flourishes but he can write amazing stories of survival. Climate change and teens trying to survive make this a compelling read.

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MaggieCarr
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Alan Gratz is absolutely one of my favorite middle grade authors. Never shy about themes that will cause discussion and always giving multiple opinions of that theme in each book, teaching the readers that you don't have to agree and how to approach people with different opinions. Two Degrees is about three kids and their modern realizations about what climate change is doing in their communities: polar bears seeking food...

MaggieCarr ...and habitat, hurricanes strengthened by warmer oceans, and mega forest fires that are out of control. I love the characters and how the author interweaves storylines leaving readers with the reaffirming knowledge that all humans (and their concerns) are connected. 1y
IuliaC Great review and lovely photo! 1y
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