Two Degrees by Alan Gratz - ADVISABLE

 Two Degrees by Alan Gratz, 365 pages. Scholastic , October 2022. $18

Language: G (2 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (Burned bodies mentioned)

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Four kids from around the world are caught up in major level calamities exascrebated by the consequences of climate change. Amira is caught in a wildfire in the mountains of California, Natalie’s family is trapped by a hurricane and swept away as they try to escape, Owen and George don’t realize that the disappearing ice shelf will bring polar bears right into their backyards.

Gratz’s aims are noble - trying to bring to life the very real effects of climate change. Each story is full of danger and near death moments, which kid will grab onto. But, 99% of all humans will lose interest in the climate change rally at the end. While the consequences are big, it is hard for us to see how little changes in our lives can bring the world back from the brink.

Cindy, Library Teacher