Welcome to Trashland

A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world’s largest e-waste dump. Theo lives and works in Agbogbloshie in Ghana, a vast dumping ground for the world’s broken electronics. He spends his days scouring the trash for scraps of metal to sell for cash, while dreaming of going to school and escaping this harsh life. The money Theo makes is barely enough to pay for lessons, so when Emmanuel turns up with talk of buried treasure, Theo sees a chance to get out of Trashland. But Emmanuel’s presence draws the attention of a local gang, and Theo starts to wonder if his new friend is keeping dangerous secrets … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. Please note that this book contains mature content. In this Sunday Times bestselling book, Steve Cole takes us on a riveting adventure through the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness in Africa. The young adult fiction, Welcome to Trashland, is a poignant exploration of friendship and survival in the most unlikely of places. For fans of James Ponti (City of the Dead), Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), Jeff Kinney (The Deep End), Liz Pichon (Top of the Class), and Cressida Cowell (How To Train Your Dragon). HarperCollins 2024