The Vegetable Museum

By Michelle Mulder

A girl races to save her grandfather's unique garden from destruction and uncover family secrets.

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192 pages

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Thirteen-year-old Chloë is uprooted from Montreal to Victoria, where she faces a fractured family and a fading legacy. Her grandfather Uli's garden, filled with rare and colorful produce, is threatened by development, and his precious seed collection has vanished. As Chloë digs into the mystery of her family's past, she must find a way to preserve Uli's unique heritage. Can she uncover the truth and save the garden before it's too late? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this tale of discovery and resilience.

From the publisher

Thirteen-year-old Chloë left her whole life back in Montreal, including her mom and her best friend. Now she’s stuck in Victoria with her dad and her estranged grandfather, Uli, who recently had a stroke. When Chloë agrees to help Uli look after his garden, she’s determined to find out why he and her dad didn’t speak to each other for years. For decades Uli has collected seeds from people in the community, distinct varieties that have been handed down through generations. The result is a garden full of unusual and endangered produce, from pink broccoli to blue kale to purple potatoes. But Chloë learns that the garden will soon be destroyed to make way for a new apartment complex. And the seed collection is missing! Chloë must somehow find a way to save her grandfather’s legacy

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