Bøger af Ele Fountain

Maya's life is about to be upended. After her dad's fishing boat is ravaged by a relentless storm, Maya's parents make the decision to start over-by moving to a tropical island. But making a change doesn't always make a difference. Far from her friends and her quiet seaside home where she spent all her time surfing, Maya is swept away by a storm much larger than herself. As Maya begins to realise that paradise is not always what it seems, can she bring her family back home again?

Ever since Jack's dad died, he's had a heavy feeling inside. The pressure keeps building. Looking for release, he starts skiving school and hanging around with a group who like to cause trouble. It's easy to hide his new habits from his mum, an environmental anthropologist, because she's too busy with work and conservation trips to notice. As Jack spins further out of control, his mum eventually becomes concerned - and shocks him by suggesting a trip together. But this will be no relaxing holiday. Soon Jack finds himself on an expedition deep into the rainforest, far from anything he's ever known. He wanted an adventure - but has he plunged into real danger?

A thrillingly paced, timely novel about identity and our digital lives from the award-winning author of Refugee 87 Imagine a world where your only friends are virtual, and big tech companies control access to food, healthcare and leisure. This is Jess's world. But when she turns fourteen, Jess can go to school with other children for the first time. Most of them hate the 'real' world, but Jess begins to question whether the digital world is 'perfect' after all. Back home, her sister Chloe's life-saving medication is getting ever more expensive. Determined to help, Jess risks everything by using skills forbidden in the cyber-world, only to stumble on something explosive. Something that will turn her whole world upside down. It's up to Jess to figure out exactly what is real, and what is fake - Chloe's survival depends on it.

"Denne bog vækker medfølelse for samfundets fortabte sjæle og minder læserne om, hvor lille forskellen mellem dem og os kan være." – Sunday TimesLolas liv ændrer sig ved et trylleslag – og det gør hun også selv.Under en voldsom oversvømmelse tager trettenårige Lolas far på forretningsrejse, men vender ikke hjem. Lolas trygge, beskyttede tilværelse vendes på hovedet. Pludselig står hun helt alene med et kæmpe ansvar – at passe på sin lillebror, otteårige Amit. De to børn tvinges til at forlade deres hjem, og en dag bliver Amit væk fra Lola i menneskemylderet … En superspændende, barsk, sørgelig og eksotisk roman med vigtige budskaber: Klimaforandringer, forståelse for andre menneskers situation, ulighed, børnearbejde, slaveri, hjemløshed, børn, der er tvunget til at blive voksne før tid, håb, mod, målbevidsthed, familie og kærlighed.

A breathless adventure story of courage and survival in a warming climate, from the multi-award-winning author of Boy 87 and Lost.

When their father fails to come home one day, Lola and Amit end up on the streets with no one to look after them. When they're separated, Lola must rely on Rafi, another homeless child, in her search for her brother. A powerful adventure story which also tackles urgent social themes.

Boy 87 is an engrossing novel penned by the talented author, Ele Fountain. Published in 2018, this book is a riveting addition to the world of literature. The story unfolds in a manner that keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end, making it a must-read for all book lovers. The genre of the book is hard to pin down as it beautifully blends elements of drama, adventure, and suspense. Published by Pushkin Children's Books, Boy 87 is a testament to Fountain's storytelling prowess. The book's narrative is as compelling as it is poignant, making it a standout publication in 2018. If you're looking for a captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Boy 87 is the book for you.