New Kid’s Thriller, Knights Unite By Laurel Colless, Brings The Climate Crisis To Life

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, new science-fantasy novel, “Knights Unite” by Laurel Colless brings the climate crisis to life for young readers by tackling extreme weather attacks and plastic pollution in a thrilling adventure.

 

Knights Unite

Knights Unite, the third thrilling standalone novel in Laurel Colless’s Peter Blue series, plunges young readers into a world where environmental challenges are not just problems, but living forces.

Hidden in the mist off the English coast, the elite GAIA Academy trains exceptional students – “ecodemics” – to combat the growing threat of the Conclave, a sinister organization led by the CEO of Big Garbage. The Conclave unleashes terrifying “Anthrogs,” monstrous beings born from the rampant pollution they weaponize, causing devastating wildfires, floods, and killer storms.

Inspired by her own experiences in the corporate world (Mitsubishi, Nokia, Virginia Tech), where environmental concerns often took a backseat to short-term profits, Colless created the Peter Blue series to ignite young minds. These fast-paced adventures, brimming with mythological elements, not only captivate readers but also foster a love of learning and encourage exploration in STEM fields.

In Knights Unite, Riva du Lac, determined to avoid detention at Spiral Hall, faces an unexpected challenge. While cleaning up a polluted ocean, she discovers Shem, a mythical creature, and must choose between following the rules and saving her new friend.

Meanwhile, during a school assembly, her classmate Peter Blue has a chilling vision: a monstrous sea beast, born from garbage, is about to attack. As floodwaters rise and time dwindles, Shem’s hidden past may hold the key to saving the knights – and perhaps the world itself.

Laurel Colless

Working with the upcoming generation – today’s 9 to 12-year-olds – brought a new clarity. They get the urgency of climate change, and they also believe in both science and the magic of nature. But above all, they’re here to entertain. And that’s a promise I make to my readers!

-Laurel Colless

Laurel Colless, an award-winning Australian-New Zealand children’s author, possesses a unique blend of academic and professional expertise. With a background in literary comparatism, she spent 25 years immersed in sustainable business and journalism across Asia, the United States, and Europe before returning to her literary passions.

Colless is the founder of the Carbon Busters Club, an innovative program that seamlessly integrates captivating storytelling with rigorous science education to empower young minds to combat climate change. Recognized for her commitment to environmental action, she became an Al Gore Climate Reality Leader in 2013.

Through her thrilling and engaging narratives, Colless aims to entertain children while equipping them with the knowledge and inspiration to become leaders in addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, extreme weather events, and plastic pollution.

Find more from Laurel Colless now:

http://www.laurelcolless.com/

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