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alicebennett's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great book for teaching children about the climate activist Greta Thunberg and her movement to address climate change. It’s a non-fiction text and unofficial biography that follows Greta’s journey from the beginning. There’s lots of useful facts, a glossary and a timeline for children to look at and use.
I would use the book in an assembly about climate change or modern-day heroes to inspire the children to let their voices be heard about this serious current issue. We would create maps or timelines of her story, consider how she felt when she gave speeches to some of the world’s most influential and important figures and create our own videos to raise awareness and help inspire change.
We would talk about how brave and committed Greta is to her cause, despite suffering from Aspergers, and think about an issue they feel incredibly passionate about. Hopefully, we would also take part in a Fridays for Future school strike.
I would use the book in an assembly about climate change or modern-day heroes to inspire the children to let their voices be heard about this serious current issue. We would create maps or timelines of her story, consider how she felt when she gave speeches to some of the world’s most influential and important figures and create our own videos to raise awareness and help inspire change.
We would talk about how brave and committed Greta is to her cause, despite suffering from Aspergers, and think about an issue they feel incredibly passionate about. Hopefully, we would also take part in a Fridays for Future school strike.
cristina_isabel's review against another edition
3.0
It's nice and all but plainly too simple.
Recommendable for a younger audience but it doesn't delve into the problem. We get to know Greta and her journey, which should not be disregarded but there is no deeper mention of the problem itself. No explanations, which is said and a missed opportunity to educate children on climate change and it's consequences.
Recommendable for a younger audience but it doesn't delve into the problem. We get to know Greta and her journey, which should not be disregarded but there is no deeper mention of the problem itself. No explanations, which is said and a missed opportunity to educate children on climate change and it's consequences.
sincerely_daria's review against another edition
5.0
I’ll start by saying that this isn’t a book only for kids. Yes there are some stuff explained so that children will understand but this book is so much more!! It explains climate change and what Greta has done for us all. It shows that even teenagers can help in so many different ways. I recommend this to anyone because it’s such an important matter and it needs to be discussed more!
leeathelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A very quick read, but an informative and interesting story about Greta and how she's becoming a household name in terms of climate activists. This is great for any kid who's interested in the environment/science/leaders/activism. I think this would be a great read-aloud for 3-5!
booklover's review against another edition
2.0
First of all Greta Thunberg is a vegan not a vegetarian. Also, the author of the book tried to explain who damages our environment. However, sadly not even a single word about agriculture, especially about meat and dairy industries who are the biggest polluters. Meat and dairy companies are the world’s biggest contributors to climate change, outpacing even the fossil fuel industry. So next time the author should do proper research about environmental impact and climate change, before publishing a book.
I support Greta Thumber, however, this books is quite a poor introduction, because it seems most of the information is collected from online websites.
I support Greta Thumber, however, this books is quite a poor introduction, because it seems most of the information is collected from online websites.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
Greta Thunberg was horrified that the globe is warming and that no one is taking action. So she went on strike from school. Suddenly, everyone was listening to this young girl who dared to speak up.
This is a biography for young readers about this courageous and idealistic young person.
This is a biography for young readers about this courageous and idealistic young person.
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