Unlike anything that I’ve read before which made this book a breath of greasy air. You couldn’t get any more different to Mitch Johnson’s first book, Kick. With major issues such as caring for our planet, being responsible for our actions and standing up for what is right interwoven so beautifully throughly this book, you would be mad not to use it in any upper primary classroom.

I was instantly drawn into this book right from the off. We join the story with Queenie and her family in their rundown Californian coastal home and a discovery that set’s off an adventure that will change her life. Mitch Johnson has created a thrilling adventure novel that doesn’t shy away from big themes, including corporate green and climate change. There’s always the chance of coming unstuck when covering big themes, but boy does he pull it off. With characters and a plot that keep you hooked throughout and a satisfying ending, I highly recommend adding this to your reading list!

Don’t usually read middle-grade fiction but I’m so glad I did because this was such a fantastic story that I devoured in a day. It comes with a great sense of humour, bitingly sharp commentary and a real heart to the message. Mitch also takes his young readers seriously, doesn’t patronise them and respects their intelligence. I would’ve absolutely adored this as a kid and I equally adored it as an adult.

Great storyline highlighting key messages on plastic waste and capitalism, with a thrilling race against time.

What a fabulous read. A romp through the corrupt corporate world in the company of Queenie and Todd. A must reader for all, not just younger readers.