The Burnscale Ramblers

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Biology teacher Miss Lily and history teacher Mr Granger are determined to drag six of their sixth-formers out into the fells and lakes of the iconic English Lake District. The students are vivacious Mel whose passion is literature; farmer's son Alfred who loves biology; somewhat fragile Natalie who detests injustice; boastful Brad who lacks a father figure; nerdish Jack who plays the jester; and tech-savvy Aisha a refugee from Somalia. Gradually Lily and Granger entice the students away from their addictive screens and into the outdoors starting off with a gentle stroll around Derwent Water and then moving onwards and upwards to longer walks and then climbs all the way up to Scafel Pike.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>The book is an intimate boots-on-the-ground adventure story that deals with the nitty-gritty details of fell-walking and the feeling of what it is like to walk in the Lakes. Characters actions and places are closely connected with each other. The book is also a travel guide to the Lakes; a story of developing friendships; and an encouragement to everyone to leave their sheltered lives take risks and explore. It is a Swallows and Amazons story for our time and readers of all ages.</span></p><p></p>