a page-turning adventure starring a wild spark of a character who is passionate and kind-hearted
a bold, clear-headed call of a possible future world, beyond climate disaster and pandemic. It offers humanity options, from trade and politics, to community, bartering and practical skills. Hope, menace, mistrust and wisdom lie in this bruised future... It leaves us all with an urge to 'go gently' * Bookwagon bookshop blog *
Boldly entertaining and powerfully thought-provoking... a unique and cleverly crafted story. Written in a first person narrative, MacDibble completely immerses you in a world of adventure, mystery and danger, whilst igniting a flame of hope, change and empowerment within its readers. -- Fern Tolley * Bluebird Reviews blog *
...a fantastic story of love, loyalty and courage with a strong environmental message. This is one not to miss! -- Sue Wilshire * North Somerset Teachers' Book Award blog *
a gripping climate change adventure... gives readers a chance to reflect on what might happen if we continue to pollute the Earth -- Kate Heap * Scope for Imagination blog *
... an exciting and dramatic rescue mission, a story of friendship, sticking together and community... also, as Bren's books always are, a gentle reminder to look after our world, a warning that we could lose it all just like that. * Bellis Does Books blog *
The novel is a lively, funny, cleverly crafted work that manages to tie together social reponsibility, climate change and good old-fashioned piracy! * Writing Western Australia *
