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Theo works scouring the dump of Agbogbloshie for scraps to sell for cash. But when a stranger asks for help finding treasure, Theo sees a chance to escape this life. A thrilling new environmental adventure from bestselling author Steve Cole.

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ISBN: 9781781129821 Author: Cole, Stephen Publisher: Barrington Stoke Publication Date: 1st July 2021 Imprint: Barrington Stoke Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 121 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category: Subjects: , ,

A 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.

Theo 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.

But Emmanuel’s presence draws the attention of a local gang, and Theo starts to wonder if his new friend is keeping dangerous secrets …

 

 

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