I Am Farmer
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

I Am Farmer

Written by Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul · Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

A gardener's dream turns into a nation's hope for clean water and lush gardens.

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32 pages· 1,307 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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In Cameroon, a young boy's passion for gardening was once ridiculed. Now, Farmer Tantoh is a celebrated environmentalist, transforming his homeland with clean water and thriving gardens. As he battles environmental challenges, can his vision for a greener future prevail? Discover the inspiring journey of a man who turned mockery into a mission, reshaping the landscape of a nation and inspiring countless others to follow in his footsteps. What obstacles will he face, and how will his determination change the world around him?

From the publisher

Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he’s an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh’s inspiring story.– “Journal”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,307
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about AfricaBooks about cultureBooks about the environmentBooks about farmsBooks about gardening
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
501416
Publication
Published
February 5, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781512449143

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