 | How to bee Author: MacDibble, Bren | |
| Price: $10.62 | ||
Summary:
In a futuristic Australia, Peony wants more than anything to be one of the children who manually pollinates the orchards in the country after bees have gone extinct because of pesticides. But her mother takes her away from the country to the city where she must join her mother as a servant to the wealthy Pasquales.
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2020 *Starred Review* In a world where bees are no more—readers won’t know if this is the future, an alternate time line, or a parallel universe—there are the farm folk, Pests and Bees, and the wealthy city folk who live far off and lounge around in luxury, known as the Urbs. Peony wants more than anything to live on her grandfather’s farm and be a Bee, a worker who manually pollinates flowers and fruits to keep society running, but when her volatile Ma shows up and moves her to the big city, she must decide where—and who—she wants her family to be. Imported from Australia, MacDibble’s award-winning debut children’s novel is a refreshing breath of organic, floral-scented air. She has created a recognizable, unforgettable voice in Peony, who is a vibrant personality, speaking like a child-friendly version of Anthony Burgess’ Alex from A Clockwork Orange. Readers will root for her and her friends throughout their challenges and adventures, from surviving in the city to being promoted on the farm. - Copyright 2020 Booklist.
