We the Future
by Cliff Lewis
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Pub Date Apr 18 2023 | Archive Date Apr 07 2023
North Star Editions | Jolly Fish Press
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Description
I’m from the future. We need you.
Ever since he learned about climate change, twelve-year-old Jonah has dreaded a weather-beaten future where not even his asthma medication can save him. Luckily, a girl from that future arrives just in time to throw Jonah a lifeline.
Sunny traveled back to the 2020s with a mission: help Jonah launch a climate strike big enough to rewrite history. To do it, he’ll have to recruit his entire school before Halloween. Why so soon? Sunny won’t say. But how can Jonah win over 600 classmates when the only thing he dreads more than the end of the world is talking to other kids?
Advance Praise
“Directs kids to ignore small distractions, like eliminating plastic straws, and instead become part of the worldwide climate activism movement pushing for significant changes. The relevant message shines.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Environmental justice themes buoyed by friendship and community care infuse Lewis’s impassioned, lightly speculative debut. . . . [T]he protagonists’ tenacity, paired with Lewis’s dynamic text, delivers a thought-provoking read.” —Publishers Weekly
“This isn’t just a great book. It’s a spark. A call to arms. At the core of this riveting, masterfully-told story are the blueprints for saving our world. I hope every kid reads this book. The planet might just stand a chance.” —Victor Pineiro, author of Time Villains and Monster Problems
“Time traveling friends, creepy villains, and apocalyptic stakes. This is a book where kids can save the world—for real. I couldn’t put it down.” —Adam Perry, author of The Magicians of Elephant County and The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children's Books
“We the Future is a twisty time travel adventure sparking with urgency and heart. This book is more than a stirring call to action—it’s a crash course in youth activism. This is as relevant as it gets.” —Refe Tuma, author of Frances and the Monster
“We the Future doesn’t just tell kids they can change the world—it shows them how, whether they have a waffle-obsessed astronaut from the future to help them or not. This brilliant, fast-paced adventure reveals the power that comes when we each use our unique voices to connect and protect the people we care about. A must-read for classes looking to make a difference!” —Sean Easley, author of The Hotel Between and The Key of Lost Things
“We the Future is an exciting and important story about kids taking the climate crisis into their own hands and making change. The writing is zippy and fast-paced, with interesting twists throughout. Readers will root for unlikely hero Jonah and his new friend, Sunny, a time-traveling girl from the future who has come back to warn the kids of today about what could happen if they don't take action. I hope this book finds its way into schools, libraries, and onto bookshelves everywhere, because this is a compelling story that kids need to read—and adults too!” —Sydney Dunlap, author of It Happened on Saturday
“This is a powerful middle grade adventure with delightful characters and so many heartfelt moments! Young climate activists will love reading along as this group of determined kids fight to save the world from climate change and those causing it. We The Future is the story I wish I could have had as a kid!” —Michelle Mohrweis, author of The Trouble with Robots
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Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781631636967 |
PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 288 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
A time-traveling book about climate change? Umm, yes please! This fast-paced novel drives home a critical message: everyone has the power to alter the world. A wide audience will relate to the diverse cast of characters, and even adult readers will be inspired as the kids work together to rally for change. An important, thrilling, and timely read for all ages, WE THE FUTURE will appeal to kids with a passion for climate activism or who love their adventure stories with a side of science. A must-read for middle grade audiences which will encourage excellent discussions at home and in classroom settings.
The verdict: READ THIS BOOK!