Here Comes the Garbage Barge!

Written by Jonah Winter · Illustrated by Red Nose Studio

A town's trash crisis leads to a garbage barge's epic journey.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,615 ratings

40 pages· 1,384 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD670L

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Bookroo's summary

In a small town overwhelmed by 3,168 tons of trash, a desperate search for a dumping ground begins. As the garbage barge embarks on a journey along the North American coast, the town's citizens face a growing environmental crisis. Will they find a solution before it's too late? This mostly true tale, with art crafted from junk, toys, and found objects, humorously highlights the consequences of unchecked waste. Dive into this stinky adventure and discover the importance of recycling and environmental awareness in a world drowning in garbage.

From the publisher

When a little town on Long Island is inundated with garbage, its citizens become more environmentally aware, while a garbage barge travels the North American coast in search of a dumping location.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2010)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 1,384
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD670L

Themes & topics

Books about recycling Books about history Books about 20th century Books about journeys and voyages Books about litter, trash and garbage

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“This true story is almost hard to believe as the Garbage Barge travels up and down the coast trying to find someone who will take the load of garbage it's carrying. It will really make you think reducing your garbage footprint. As a big fan of the work of Red Nose Studio, I also enjoy the illustrations in this story.”

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