Paul Fleischman - Seedfolks

Pros: Multicultural, moving story told from 13 different points of view; appealing to all ages.
Cons: Parental guidance suggested for younger readers -- some subject matter may be considered inappropriate.

Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks is a wonderful and moving book about taking chances, cultivating a community one person at a time, and transforming trash heaps into treasures. Written essentially as a “middle grade” novel for kids in the...

Pros: Engaging story, short chapters, lots of discussion potential
Cons: Some touchy subject matter

There comes a time when young readers begin to devour the books that capture their imagination and discard those that do not. The challenge for parents is to help the budding reader find those elusive books that they can lose themselves in. Books they w ...