Badlands - Level 25-26

Set in a dystopian future, Badlands tells the story of Krystal and other survivors living underground after a meteorite strike. Food is scarce, emotions are strained, and trust is hard-won. When Krystal's kindness puts her at risk, the story becomes a gripping examination of resilience, cooperation, and survival. With a suspenseful tone and vivid illustrations, this narrative challenges readers to consider how environmental catastrophes affect human relationships and behaviour. The book encourages analysis of setting, theme, and character motivation within a richly imagined future world.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances comprehension through analysis of setting and mood.
• Supports understanding of cause and effect in environmental change.
• Encourages critical thinking about survival and ethical choices.
• Builds inference skills and understanding of character development.

Classroom Ideas

• Map out the events leading to the meteorite strike and aftermath.
• Role-play decision-making scenarios based on survival challenges.
• Create a visual storyboard of key scenes from the text.
• Discuss environmental issues and their potential impact on communities.

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages: 9+
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 297mm
• Softcover format; includes intense themes and illustrations.
• Suitable for classroom discussion with guidance.