Ask the children to look at the front cover. What do you think the book will be about? What things can you see on the front cover?
Who do you think would enjoy this story and why?
Where do you think this story is set? Why?
Now read the blurb – were any of your predictions correct?
The following questions are designed as prompts only – allow the children to come up with their own questions and ideas. They will be much more engaged this way.
The earth is thriving – with wilderness status protecting land and wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to support human life sustainably. Rory’s mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic. But the project isn’t all that it seems, and Rory soon learns what’s at stake for the people and animals that live there...