It's the year 2015, a time when global warming has begun to ravage the environment. In response, the United Kingdom becomes the first country to mandate carbon rationing--a well-intentioned plan that goes tragically awry. This story of one girl's attempt to stay grounded in a world where disaster has become the norm is told in short diary entries.
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'Much more than a clanging gong signalling the end of days, this is a charming tale full of laughs and angst, with a message both accessible and relevant to today's teenagers.' -- Bookseller's Choice, Publishing News 20080704 'It's edgy, it's appealing and it's contemporary and it makes for utterly compelling and frightening reading.' -- Lovereadingforkids.co.uk 20080704 'an uproarious, scathing and pathos-filled romp - Adrian Mole does the apocalypse.' -- Financial Times 20080704 'A daunting vision of global chaos.' -- Books for Keeps 20080704 An absolutely brilliant read. -- Guardian 20120321
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Saci Lloyd has worked as a script editor for Camouflage Films, where she was involved in several projects including a $20m Columbia Tri-Star co-production, Amy Foster. She is now head of Media at Newham Sixth Form College.
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By TeensReadToo
Format:Hardcover
Laura Brown lives in the U.K. - and unfortunately the U.K. is the first country to establish carbon rationing. Everyone will be expected to reduce their carbon consumption by 60%. Everyone has 200 Carbon Points per month to spend on travel, heat, food, and fun. The 200 Carbon Points are loaded on a card. In order to use anything, you have to swipe your card. If you have enough points - fine. If not, your oven could shut off in the middle of cooking dinner.
People have to choose what is really important.
As tough as the carbon rationing is, the extreme weather patterns are worse. Unbearable heat, droughts, hurricanes, and floods put normal life on hold for everyone.
In addition to adapting to this new life, Laura also has to deal with typical teenage issues. Her family seems to be falling apart, her band is attempting to stay together, and she is trying to get the boy next door to notice her.
With the U.K. falling down around her, does Laura have the luxury of being a typical teenager?
Saci Lloyd has written an addicting eco-thriller. Following Laura through the toughest year of her life is fascinating. Readers will be anxious to read the follow-up, THE CARBON DIARIES, 2017.
Reviewed by: Karin Librarian
People have to choose what is really important.
As tough as the carbon rationing is, the extreme weather patterns are worse. Unbearable heat, droughts, hurricanes, and floods put normal life on hold for everyone.
In addition to adapting to this new life, Laura also has to deal with typical teenage issues. Her family seems to be falling apart, her band is attempting to stay together, and she is trying to get the boy next door to notice her.
With the U.K. falling down around her, does Laura have the luxury of being a typical teenager?
Saci Lloyd has written an addicting eco-thriller. Following Laura through the toughest year of her life is fascinating. Readers will be anxious to read the follow-up, THE CARBON DIARIES, 2017.
Reviewed by: Karin Librarian
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Aug 12 2009
By TeensReadToo
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Format:Hardcover
Laura Brown lives in the U.K. - and unfortunately the U.K. is the first country to establish carbon rationing. Everyone will be expected to reduce their carbon consumption by 60%. Everyone has 200 Carbon Points per month to spend on travel, heat, food, and fun. The 200 Carbon Points are loaded on a card. In order to use anything, you have to swipe your card. If you have enough points - fine. If not, your oven could shut off in the middle of cooking dinner.
People have to choose what is really important.
As tough as the carbon rationing is, the extreme weather patterns are worse. Unbearable heat, droughts, hurricanes, and floods put normal life on hold for everyone.
In addition to adapting to this new life, Laura also has to deal with typical teenage issues. Her family seems to be falling apart, her band is attempting to stay together, and she is trying to get the boy next door to notice her.
With the U.K. falling down around her, does Laura have the luxury of being a typical teenager?
Saci Lloyd has written an addicting eco-thriller. Following Laura through the toughest year of her life is fascinating. Readers will be anxious to read the follow-up, THE CARBON DIARIES, 2017.
Reviewed by: Karin Librarian
People have to choose what is really important.
As tough as the carbon rationing is, the extreme weather patterns are worse. Unbearable heat, droughts, hurricanes, and floods put normal life on hold for everyone.
In addition to adapting to this new life, Laura also has to deal with typical teenage issues. Her family seems to be falling apart, her band is attempting to stay together, and she is trying to get the boy next door to notice her.
With the U.K. falling down around her, does Laura have the luxury of being a typical teenager?
Saci Lloyd has written an addicting eco-thriller. Following Laura through the toughest year of her life is fascinating. Readers will be anxious to read the follow-up, THE CARBON DIARIES, 2017.
Reviewed by: Karin Librarian
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting, fun, and relatable for teen readers
Feb 16 2011
By Tracy
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
The Carbon Diaries 2015 is a thought-provoking and environmentally friendly read for teens. The main character is a teenager named Laura who documents the changing world around her in her diary. She faces conflicts with friends and family, crushing on the nerdy but cute boy next door, and the United Kingdom's new and extreme policies in an effort to save the "enviro". There are extreme weather changes which keep the book exciting on the surface, and extreme changes in Laura's personal life which make the book exciting on a deeper level.
There are two forewarnings about this book, however. There is profanity littered throughout the book, but nothing overly offensive or distracting. And, teens may feel the book becomes a bit preachy about saving the environment.
There are two forewarnings about this book, however. There is profanity littered throughout the book, but nothing overly offensive or distracting. And, teens may feel the book becomes a bit preachy about saving the environment.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rock out on the Carbon Diaries
Mar 12 2010
By J. C. Johnson
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Finally a boook for kids to engage in the environmet with a solid story and a tremendous character.
Teachers, this is a book where with endless cross-curriculum possibilites.
Teachers, this is a book where with endless cross-curriculum possibilites.
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