Me and Marvin Gardens

By Amy Sarig King

A boy discovers a creature that eats plastic, forcing him to make a life-changing decision.

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272 pages

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Obe Devlin's world is crumbling—his family's land is lost to developers, and his best friend has left him. While exploring the last wild patch near his home, Obe encounters a mysterious creature that consumes only plastic. Naming it Marvin Gardens, Obe forms a secret bond with this unique animal. But as the pressures of keeping Marvin hidden mount, Obe faces a dilemma that could alter everything he knows. Can he protect his new friend without sacrificing what little he has left? Discover the unexpected journey of friendship and responsibility in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

The first middle-grade novel from YA superstar Amy Sarig (A. S.) King is a boy-meets-animal story like no other.The first middle-grade novel from Amy Sarig (A. S.) King and a boy-meets-animal story like no other!Washington Post Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for KidsA Texas Bluebonnet Master List selectionObe Devlin has problems. His family’s farmland has been taken over by developers. His best friend Tommy has abandoned him. And he keeps getting nosebleeds, because of that thing he doesn’t like to talk about. So Obe hangs out at the nearby creek, in the last wild patch left, picking up trash and looking for animal tracks.One day, he sees a creature that looks kind of like a large dog. And as he watches it, he realizes it eats plastic. Only plastic. Water bottles, shopping bags… No one has seen a creature like this before. The animal–Marvin Gardens–becomes Obe’s best friend and biggest secret. But to keep him safe, Obe must make a decision that might change everything.Featuring exclusive bonus content!

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