Seed

By Caryl Lewis

A magical seed, a pumpkin, and a journey from England to Paris spark hope for Marty.

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224 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Marty's life is tough, but his grandad's gift of a mysterious seed promises magic. On his birthday, Marty discovers a plan involving wishes, a pumpkin, and an unexpected journey from England to Paris. As dreams unfold, Marty learns to believe in the impossible. Will this adventure change everything? Dive into a tale of hope, dreams, and the magic of family bonds.

From the publisher

Marty doesn’t have much–unlike his mom, who seems to hold on to everything. Life at home is tough, but Marty finds sanctuary down at the community garden with his eccentric grandad. On Marty’s birthday, Grandad gifts him a seed. There’s magic in seeds, you know. You can never tell what wonders are in them. As it turns out, Grandad has a rather wonderful plan up his sleeve. It involves wishes, a pumpkin, and a trip all the way from England to Paris. Funny, inspiring, and larger-than-life, Seed is a story about believing in dreams–your own, and those of the people you love. Godwin Books

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Reading age: 9–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 710L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about culture Books about gardening Books about grandpa Books about wishes

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

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Language

Several uses of "God" and "Jesus" in cursing

Serious Subject Matter

The main character's mother is a hoarder. It's so disruptive to his life that he must live to be with his grandpa.

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