Nina Soni, Master of the Garden

Written by Kashmira Sheth · Illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky

Part of the Nina Soni series

A girl's garden dreams turn chaotic with unexpected pests and business plans.

3.6 Goodreads · 30 ratings

192 pages· 22,509 words· Est. 3 hour read· 540L

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Bookroo's summary

Nina Soni, a spirited Indian American girl, joins her mom on Take Your Child to Work Day, eager to start a garden. Her simple plan spirals into a business venture, but she didn't count on battling rabbits, slugs, and mosquitos. As chaos ensues, Nina's determination is tested. Can she manage the unexpected challenges with her trusty lists and math skills? Dive into Nina's world where dreams meet reality, and every problem is a chance to learn. Perfect for young readers who love a mix of humor, adventure, and STEAM challenges.

From the publisher

Nina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams–or resolve the chaos that often results.It’s Take Your Child to Work Day, and Nina, Kavita, and Jay are all going to work with Mom, a landscape architect, to learn how to start a garden. Naturally that’s not enough for Nina, who quickly develops big plans for a business selling the vegetables she plans to grow. But her plans don’t include managing the problems that inevitably arise, including rabbits, slugs, mosquitos, and more!Middle grade readers are sure to relate to author Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.

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