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How to Bee

By Bren MacDibble
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How to Bee by Bren MacDibble is set in a future where bees have disappeared, and children are tasked with pollinating fruit trees by hand. The story follows a young girl named Peony who dreams of becoming one of these human bees. Through her journey, Peony navigates themes of family, resilience, and the power of nature, offering an engaging tale for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories about resilience and adventure, as it follows a young girl's inspiring journey in a future where bees no longer exist, and children take on the task of hand-pollinating crops. It beautifully explores themes of family, survival, and the connection between humans and nature, making it a compelling read for young readers intrigued by tales of determination and environmental themes.

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How to Bee

A story about family, loyalty, kindness and bravery, set against an all-too-possible future where climate change has forever changed the way we live.

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WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2018

WINNER: 2018 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature

WINNER: 2018 New Zealand Book Awards, Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction

Sometimes bees get too big to be up in the branches, sometimes they fall and break their bones. This week both happened and Foreman said, 'Tomorrow we'll find two new bees.'

Peony lives with her sister and grandfather on a fruit farm outside the city. In a world where real bees are extinct, the quickest, bravest kids climb the fruit trees and pollinate the flowers by hand. All Peony really wants is to be a bee. Life on the farm is a scrabble, but there is enough to eat and a place to sleep, and there is love. Then Peony's mother arrives to take her away from everything she has ever known, and all Peony's grit and quick thinking might not be enough to keep her safe.

How to Bee is a beautiful and fierce novel for younger readers, and the voice of Peony will stay with you long after you read the last page.

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How to Bee by Bren MacDibble is lauded for its unique and lively dialogue, vividly imaginative world, and original narrative voice. Reviewers praise its exploration of complex themes like dystopian futures, environmental issues, family dynamics, poverty, and resilience. The book, often described as heartfelt, moving, and thought-provoking, is recommended for its ability to engage young readers aged 8 to 12 while introducing serious social issues through a captivating and atmospheric story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760294335

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 224

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Bren MacDibble Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Bren MacDibble was raised on farms all over New Zealand, so is an expert about being a kid on the land. She now lives in Melbourne with her family and a cheeky dog, works with gifted children, and teaches writing at TAFE.

www.macdibble.com

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