Seed Savers-Treasure

by Sandra Smith

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Pub Date Jun 11 2018 | Archive Date Sep 12 2018

Flying Books House | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

Middle Grade | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

Two kids, two bikes, and an idea they can change their world.

It’s 2077. There’s no apocalypse, but some things are different. Things like the weather, the internet, and food. In twelve-year-old Clare’s world, blueberry is just a flavor and apples are found only in fairy tales.

Then one day Clare meets an old woman who teaches her about seeds and real food. The woman, Ana, tempts Clare with the notion that food exists other than the square, packaged food she has always known. With Ana’s guidance Clare and her friends learn about seeds and gardening despite suspicions that such actions are illegal.

When the authorities discover the children’s forbidden tomato plant and arrest their mother, Clare and her brother flee. Clare has heard of a place called "The Garden State," and with their bikes, a little money, and backpacks, the children begin a lonely cross-country journey. Will they succeed in their quest to find a place of food freedom? And can they, only children, help change the world?

Perfect for middle schools. Used frequently in schools with gardening programs, seed libraries, and outdoor classrooms!

A Note From the Publisher

Available as an Ebook (ISBN: 978-1-943345-06-9) and in
hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-943345-07-6).

Advance Praise

“A creative, engaging, well-written book series filled with action and a lot of truth as it touches the very real issue of preserving seeds from Greedy Corporate Seed Monopoly and understanding the importance of knowing how to grow our own healthy food. This book series is AWESOME!!!!!!!”
—Rachel Parent, teen founder of Kids Right To Know

“I bought one copy for my 6h grade classroom this past year. First, the teachers passed it around and when I finally got it back, the students started passing it around. There’s nothing a teacher wants more than for students to recommend a book to his/her peers. Both my students and I enjoyed Treasure very much.”
—Rita Nelson, teacher & former librarian

“I read Seed Savers:Treasure aloud to my community garden class of 7th and 8th graders. Both my students and I enjoyed the plot and identified with the characters. The themes of the story dovetailed with current event issues we were learning about, making the story very relevant!”
—Rachel Saltalmachia, middle school teacher

“A creative, engaging, well-written book series filled with action and a lot of truth as it touches the very real issue of preserving seeds from Greedy Corporate Seed Monopoly and understanding...

Marketing Plan

Part of the successful Seed Savers Series:

A suspense-filed story set in a future where gardening is against the law and real food unheard of. Three young friends must decide what to do when they discover the truth about the “old ways” of food. Discover what happens when they set off on a journey to find a place where gardens still exit. Strong endorsements already coming in from educators, school librarians and the gardening community.

Social Media Campaign – pre and post launch through publisher blogs, Facebook, Twitter accounts plus gardening community and educator blogs

Traditional media campaign to print and online interviews for young reader books

Libraries – IBPA summer/fall public and school library e-blast for 5000 children’s librarians, American Library Association Show display, display at specific state library shows. Direct promotion to 1000+ librarians.
Gardening Community – strong direct promotional effort
Display at 2018 book trade shows plus selective educator conferences
Website – interactive with valuable information and opportunity for visitors to respond.

Part of the successful Seed Savers Series:

A suspense-filed story set in a future where gardening is against the law and real food unheard of. Three young friends must decide what to do when they...