Where the Lockwood Grows, Olivia A Cole
Where the Lockwood Grows, Olivia A Cole
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Where the Lockwood Grows

Author: Olivia A Cole

Narrator: Madeleine Curry

Unabridged: 8 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/15/2023


Synopsis

A lyrical and environmentally-focused story about sisterhood, adventure, and activism—perfect for fans of The Last Cuentista and The City of Ember.

Twelve-year-old Erie has never lived life fully in the sunlight. After destructive wildfires wreaked havoc on the world around her, the government came up with a plan—engineer a plant that cannot burn. Thus, the fire-resistant lockwood was born. The lockwood protects Erie and her hometown of Prine, but it grows incredibly fast and must be cut back every morning. Only the town’s youngest and smallest citizens can fit between the branches and tame the plant. Citizens just like Erie.

But one evening, Erie uncovers a shocking secret that leads her to question the rules of Prine. Alongside her older sister, Hurona, she’ll journey from the only home she’s known and realize that the world is much more complicated than she'd ever imagined. Packed with surprising twists and a cast of courageous characters, this gripping novel encourages readers to stand up for justice and challenge the status quo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Erica on July 11, 2023

This is a great book. Not only is it a beautiful story, but there is a lot of intelligent subtext. Environmentally conscious. Anti-corporation. Socially aware—with a broad spectrum of character diversity. There are even some great mini lessons on government and economy—just little pops of informatio......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on January 16, 2024

It was amazing because of its faster pace and slightly cozy yet thrilling atmosphere.......more

Goodreads review by Marti on August 25, 2024

-middle grade -climate fiction -emotional sister relationships -giving The Giver and City of Ember vibes -of course it made me cry Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for a review copy......more

Goodreads review by Books_the_Magical_Fruit (Kerry) on October 24, 2023

This has such an interesting premise! I was fascinated with the different scientific inventions, especially the lockwood itself. There are some big reveals in here that I didn’t see coming. There is also quite a bit of LGBTQIA+ representation, which is nice to see. Overall, this is a great introduct......more

Goodreads review by Mary on May 09, 2023

I had very mixed feelings about this book, but on the whole, more positive than negative. I feel like I have so much to say! But I'll try to be succinct and fair. First things first: Where the Lockwood Grows has been compared to The City of Ember, and I think that's a fair comparison. Like The City o......more