“Whatever actions we take as individuals, it’s obvious that huge changes in society, industry, and business are needed for us to slow, reduce, and eventually reverse global warming.” 

 

In this graphic novel, we see how climate change impacts the world and how the lives of children will be drastically altered. Yuki lives in Northern Canada where she is tracking a “grolar” bear, a grizzly-polar bear hybrid, across the Article circle. Sami lives near the Bay of Bengal where he works with his grandfather to find food and protect their home. In both perspectives, we see how communities have been impacted with many being forced to move for opportunities and resources. This highlighted climate refugees and migration, which is one of many topics this book opens for discussion. 

 

I loved that this was in the form of a graphic novel. The storytelling and artwork were excellent vehicles for telling this story. I also appreciated the dual perspective, and how Yuki and Sami are ultimately connected to one another. Finally, I appreciated the informational section on global warming included towards the end which discussed both the social and biological impacts. I believe this would be a great read for all ages because everyone would benefit from this story and learn from the topics discussed. This would be a great addition to any collection, library, or classroom!