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EcoQueen
A superhero with the powers to reverse global warming is finally stepping in. Her name is EcoQueen.
What would you do if you possessed superpowers that could help reverse the devastating effects of climate change? This is the question asked and answered by seventeen-year-old Kora, who steps into the daunting role of EcoQueen as she combats the worst villain of our time.
Empowered by her abilities, Kora sets out on a mission to protect the people and ecosystems threatened by rising sea levels, catastrophic weather events, long-lasting droughts, and blazing wildfires across the globe.
As young Kora learns to control her fantastic gifts, she realizes the impact of environmental changes caused by humans, fossil fuels, and pollution. With help from her autistic twin brother, Río, Kora embraces her destiny as EcoQueen, the superhero of a new generation, whom the world so desperately needs.
While Kora begins her epic journey across the planet to battle the destructive forces of climate change, she must also solve the mystery of the miraculous sacred seeds—which may just hold the secret to stopping global warming once and for all.
What would you do if you possessed superpowers that could help reverse the devastating effects of climate change? This is the question asked and answered by seventeen-year-old Kora, who steps into the daunting role of EcoQueen as she combats the worst villain of our time.
Empowered by her abilities, Kora sets out on a mission to protect the people and ecosystems threatened by rising sea levels, catastrophic weather events, long-lasting droughts, and blazing wildfires across the globe.
As young Kora learns to control her fantastic gifts, she realizes the impact of environmental changes caused by humans, fossil fuels, and pollution. With help from her autistic twin brother, Río, Kora embraces her destiny as EcoQueen, the superhero of a new generation, whom the world so desperately needs.
While Kora begins her epic journey across the planet to battle the destructive forces of climate change, she must also solve the mystery of the miraculous sacred seeds—which may just hold the secret to stopping global warming once and for all.
190 pages, Paperback
Published April 22, 2021
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About the author
Joanna Measer Kanow
1 book3 followersJoanna Measer Kanow has worked in the field of sustainability for twenty years. She was moved to write her first novel as she witnessed the changes happening to the environment where she lives in Telluride, Colorado, with her two daughters and husband. In an effort to take action, she founded the nonprofit organization, Seas of Trees. Proceeds from this book will help fund this organization to fight climate change by planting trees to offset carbon emissions.
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August 2, 2022
I’ve not read much clifi (which I’ve been led to believe is science fiction that’s climate based—so climate fiction), so this was sort of new territory. I’m no stranger to superheroes, though, so this book was a spin on something familiar with something new. I found the superhero aspects to be quite cool. EcoQueen’s suit and powers were an interesting take on how electricity can be both a force for good and for destruction. There’s an entire conversation to be had about just that.
While the concept and superhero parts of this book were interesting, the execution felt a bit confused. As a book about the devastating aspects of climate change, it succeeded amazingly. As a story with an interconnected series of events with an overarching plot that led to a climactic scene, it didn’t quite get there for me. EcoQueen definitely faced her fair share of conflicts, but, other than all of them being about reversing climate-related damage, they didn’t feel like parts of a whole. I kept waiting for them all to come together.
I perhaps should have said this up-front to catch anyone who believes climate change is a myth, but I’ll say it here because it relates to this paragraph. This book helped me come to the conclusion of, no matter your stance on climate change, what’s the harm in being nicer to the planet? That said, EcoQueen’s big actions, while dramatic, felt as disruptive as they were saving. I agree steps should be taken to help out the Earth. EcoQueen’s actions hit billionaires who profit off of environmental destruction, which is one thing, but I would have found the story more interesting if EcoQueen, as a hero, grappled with realizing she’d also just destroyed the jobs for hundreds (maybe thousands) of people who might be living paycheck to paycheck and will now be out of the job they need to support their family because of the destruction she caused. There are a lot of factors to consider in helping out the planet. I don’t think every book about the climate should touch on all of them, but EcoQueen felt well-suited (no pun intended) to that discussion.
All in all, this was a thought-provoking read. It prompted me to consider what else could be recycled, and I’ve taken the steps to start making that happen at my house—recycling things I didn’t even realize could be recycled, like Ziplock bags. I know I’m only one person, but I feel good about doing something that’s in my control, so if my review or reading the book inspires you to help out the planet, regardless of whether it’s in the name of climate change or not, cool. If not, thanks for reading anyway. 3.5 stars.
This book was part of my Author Discovery Project. Check out the ADP post here.
While the concept and superhero parts of this book were interesting, the execution felt a bit confused. As a book about the devastating aspects of climate change, it succeeded amazingly. As a story with an interconnected series of events with an overarching plot that led to a climactic scene, it didn’t quite get there for me. EcoQueen definitely faced her fair share of conflicts, but, other than all of them being about reversing climate-related damage, they didn’t feel like parts of a whole. I kept waiting for them all to come together.
I perhaps should have said this up-front to catch anyone who believes climate change is a myth, but I’ll say it here because it relates to this paragraph. This book helped me come to the conclusion of, no matter your stance on climate change, what’s the harm in being nicer to the planet? That said, EcoQueen’s big actions, while dramatic, felt as disruptive as they were saving. I agree steps should be taken to help out the Earth. EcoQueen’s actions hit billionaires who profit off of environmental destruction, which is one thing, but I would have found the story more interesting if EcoQueen, as a hero, grappled with realizing she’d also just destroyed the jobs for hundreds (maybe thousands) of people who might be living paycheck to paycheck and will now be out of the job they need to support their family because of the destruction she caused. There are a lot of factors to consider in helping out the planet. I don’t think every book about the climate should touch on all of them, but EcoQueen felt well-suited (no pun intended) to that discussion.
All in all, this was a thought-provoking read. It prompted me to consider what else could be recycled, and I’ve taken the steps to start making that happen at my house—recycling things I didn’t even realize could be recycled, like Ziplock bags. I know I’m only one person, but I feel good about doing something that’s in my control, so if my review or reading the book inspires you to help out the planet, regardless of whether it’s in the name of climate change or not, cool. If not, thanks for reading anyway. 3.5 stars.
This book was part of my Author Discovery Project. Check out the ADP post here.
December 11, 2024
A 7hr audio book. Reading the title is a bit of a giveaway of what this story is going to be about, but still I felt like it was a long book just to give a 'magical' ending. I enjoyed reading this book, just the title alone would make me want to read it, but I don't think I will read it again.
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