[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "so\u0302namlyfraSep 20, 20215 min read"}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Mae\u2019r stori wedi\u2019i gosod yn 2029 ac yn dilyn hanes merch ifanc o\u2019r enw Mari, o Ysbyty Ifan sy\u2019n symud i Blaenau gyda\u2019i mam. Yno, mae hi\u2019n mynd i fyw gyda\u2019i modryb Nest, ei chefnder Osian a\u2019i Daid. O\u2019r cychwyn cyntaf, mae\u2019n glir bod rhywbeth o\u2019i le. Dim ond \u2018un orsaf radio swyddogol oedd yna bellach\u2019, a dim llawer o geir. Mae\u2019r ysgolion wedi cau, a gorfodir pawb i gael gwared ar eu setiau teledu. Mae newid yn yr hinsawdd bellach wedi cael gafael, ac mae afiechydon fel malaria wedi ymddangos, a Blaenau yn llawn ffoaduriaid o Landudno, Bae Colwyn a Rhyl yn ceisio dianc rhag y llifogydd am dir uwch. Mae bwyd yn brin. Mae pobl yn ddibynnol am becynnau bwyd o\u2019r eglwys bob dydd Sul. Ond i dderbyn pecyn, rhaid cymryd rhan yn \u2018Saints and Sinners\u2019. Dyma seremoni lle mae 3 o bobl o\u2019r dref yn cael eu llusgo o flaen y gynulleidfa am eu \u2018pechodau\u2019 ac mae\u2019n rhaid i\u2019r gynulleidfa bleidleisio ar ba un y dylid ei chosbi. Ni welir y rhai a ddewisir byth eto."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Fodd bynnag, nid yw\u2019n sefyllfa enbyd i bawb. Mae yna bobl yn elwa o\u2019r holl ddioddefaint a thrallod hwn. Ond pwy ydyn nhw? Pam maen nhw\u2019n gwneud hyn? A beth sy\u2019n digwydd i\u2019r \u2018pechaduriaid\u2019 sy\u2019n diflannu bob dydd Sul? Er mwyn ei theulu, rhaid i Mari beidio a\u0302 cholli gobaith. Rhaid iddi ymladd yn o\u0302l, ond a fydd hynny\u2019n ddigon i\u2019w hachub, ac i achub Blaenau?"}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Mari yw\u2019r prif gymeriad. Mae hi\u2019n gryf, yn ddewr, ac yn ddyfeisgar. Mae hi\u2019n treulio llawer o amser gyda\u2019i chefnder Osian sydd ag anghenion arbennig ac mae\u2019n amlwg ei bod hi\u2019n garedig iawn ac yn amyneddgar ac yn amddiffynnol drosto. Bu Mari yn caru ei thaid fwy nag unrhyw beth arall yn y byd. Dywedai am ei hysgwyddau llydan,\u2018mi fedrat ti gario holl feichiau\u2019r byd ar y sgwydda \u2018na\u2019. Byddai hyn yn cael ei brofi. Mari yw fy hoff gymeriad - mae hi\u2019n cymryd cyfrifoldeb am y sefyllfa, a bob amser rywsut, yn dod o hyd i obaith."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Fel pob stori antur cw\u0302l, mae yna \u2018badis\u2019. Maen nhw\u2019n gasgliad ffiaidd o bobl greulon a threisgar."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Mae Mari Wyn yn rhoi golwg ysgytwol i ni o ddyfodol posibl. Os ydych chi\u2019n mwynhau dirgelwch, antur a \u2018da yn erbyn drwg\u2019, dyma\u2019r stori i chi. Mae\u2019n rhoi cip i ni ar sut y gall effaith newid yn yr hinsawdd effeithio ar ein bywydau gan wneud i chi feddwl. Mae wedi\u2019i leoli yng Ngogledd Cymru, o le dwi\u2019n dod, sydd hefyd yn rhoi cynefindra a realiti iddo. Mae yna neges bositif sy\u2019n ymddangos yn arbennig o berthnasol yn ystod ein pandemig - \u2018 Paid byth ag anobeithio! O\u2019r holl rymoedd sydd yn gwneud gwell byd, does na\u2019r un mor anhepgorol, yr un mor rymus a\u0302 gobaith\u2019."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Unig wendid y stori yw\u2019r tristwch a\u2019r golled ddi-ildio sy\u2019n gwehyddu trwy\u2019r stori o\u2019r dechrau i\u2019r diwedd. Efallai ei fod yn rhy ddigalon ar brydiau."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Ar y cyfan, mae\u2019n stori afaelgar ac yn bendant yn un i\u2019w darllen ar y cyfle cyntaf."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Mae hon yn stori sy\u2019n addas ar gyfer 11 oed a hy\u0302n. O ganlyniad i\u2019r cynnwys tywyll, trist, y trais ac ofn, ac ambell i regi, ni fyddai\u2019n addas ar gyfer plant iau. Mae dewrder Mari yn ysbrydoledig i ferched a bechgyn ac felly dwi\u2019n meddwl y byddai merched a bechgyn yn ei fwynhau."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "The story is set in 2029 and follows the story of a young girl called Mari, from Ysbyty Ifan who moves to Blaenau with her mother. There, she goes to live with her aunt Nest, her cousin Osian and his Taid. From the outset, it\u2019s clear that something is wrong. There was now only one official radio station remaining and not many cars. The schools have closed, and everyone is forced to get rid of their televisions. Climate change has now taken hold, and diseases such as malaria have appeared, and Blaenau is full of refugees from Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl, trying to escape the floods by moving to higher ground. Food is scarce. People are dependent on packed lunches from the church every Sunday. But to receive a package, one must participate in 'Saints and Sinners'. This is a ceremony where 3 people from the town are dragged in front of the audience for their 'sins' and the audience must vote on which one should be punished. Those chosen will never be seen again..."}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "However, the situation isn\u2019t so dire for everyone. There are people who benefit from all this suffering and distress. But who are they? Why are they doing this? And what happens to the 'sinners' who disappear every Sunday? For the sake of her family, Mari must not lose hope. She must fight back, but will that be enough to save them, and to save Blaenau?"}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "Mari is the main character. She is strong, courageous, and resourceful. She spends a lot of time with her cousin Osian who has special needs and she\u2019s obviously very kind, patient and protective of him. Mari loved her father more than anything else in the world. She once remarked that he could carry the world\u2019s weight on his shoulders \u2013 something that would indeed be tested. Mari is my favourite character - she takes responsibility for the situation, and always somehow, finds hope."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Like all cool adventure stories, there are 'baddies'. They are a disgusting collection of cruel and violent people."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Mari Wyn gives us a harrowing view of a possible future. If you enjoy mystery, adventure and 'good versus bad', this is the story for you. It gives us a snapshot of how the impact of climate change could affect our lives and it makes you think. It\u2019s based in North Wales, where I come from, which also gives it familiarity and reality. There\u2019s a positive message that seems particularly relevant during our pandemic - \u2018Paid byth ag anobeithio! O\u2019r holl rymoedd sydd yn gwneud gwell byd, does na\u2019r un mor anhepgorol, yr un mor rymus a\u0302 gobaith.\u2019 [Never despair! Of all the forces that make a better world, there is not one as indispensable, or as powerful as hope'.]"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "The story\u2019s only weakness is the unrelenting sadness and loss that permeates through the story from start to finish. Perhaps it is too depressing at times."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "On the whole, it\u2019s a gripping story and definitely one to read at the earliest opportunity."}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "This is a story suitable for ages 11 and over. As a result of the dark, sad content, the violence, fear and occasional swearing, it would not be suitable for younger children. Mari's courage is inspiring for girls and boys alike therefore I think both would enjoy it."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "4 and a half stars out of 5."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "(Losing half a star for so much sadness, distress and loss.)"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Cyfres y Dderwen novels, provide challenging reading for the late teens, and are also suitable for adults. Available as a box set."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "ffuglenfictionanturadventuredystopaidddystopiancymraeg gwreiddiolWelsh OriginalClimate changenewid hinsawdd"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "Mwy o Helynt - Rebecca Roberts"}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "Nid ydym yn gyfrifol am gynnwys gwefannau allanol."}, {"text_idx": "#000035", "text": "Menter gwirfoddol yw So\u0302n am Lyfra sy\u2019n darparu adolygiadau dwyieithog o lyfrau Cymraeg i blant a phobl ifanc. Bydd hefyd yn cynnig llwyfan i sgyrsiau a thrafodaethau am lyfrau. Rydym yn gweithredu\u2019n gwbl annibynnol ac yn gwerthfawrogi unrhyw roddion all ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn. Bydd eich rhodd yn help i ni gynnal y gwasanaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "So\u0302n am Lyfra is a voluntary venture that provides bilingual reviews for Welsh children and young people\u2019s books. It shall also be a platform for conversations and discussions about books. We operate totally independently and we appreciate any donations that help us to achieve our goals. Your kindness will help us maintain the Service."}]