
Written by Saadia Faruqi · Illustrated by Ani Bushry
Book #2 in the Marya Khan series
A third grader battles her rival to lead a school garden project.
Marya, a spirited third grader, dreams of leading her class in creating a community garden. But with her rival Alexa also vying for the role, Marya faces unexpected challenges. Birds wreak havoc, and her classmates are uncooperative. Can Marya unite her peers and transform the garden into a stunning success, or will her plans crumble like the plants under attack? Dive into this delightful tale of determination and teamwork, where every seed planted holds the promise of growth and friendship.
Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this charming new chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Marya’s school is creating a community garden for students to take care of, and Marya is super excited. Not only will her third-grade class be the first to work on it, but Marya’s mom will be teaching the students all about gardening. Most importantly, one student will be chosen to lead the charge. Marya REALLY wants to be the class leader . . . but so does Alexa, her worst enemy. Cue Operation Be a Leader! Marya plans to work hard to prove she can be in charge, but nothing she does seems to make a difference. Birds keep destroying the plants, and none of Marya’s classmates want to listen to her. Can Marya bring everyone together and make the most beautiful, fabulous garden the school has ever seen?
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