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A review by thelibraryofklee
How to Bee by Bren MacDibble
5.0
Set in a all too possible future, in Australia, bees are mostly extinct, and children and enlisted on farms to pollenate the fruit trees. Our young protagonist Peony dreams of being a bee. She lives with her sister and granddad, while her mum earns money in the city. One day mum arrives home to announce Peony must go to the city to work and her world is torn apart.
Peony is a brave, wee girl, who loves her place in the world on the farm. Life is tough but filled with love. Until her mum rips her away. This novel is full of hope, fierce bravery, unwavering loyalty, and genuine kindness. Peony is an incredible character, who wants to make sure she keeps her promises but her ultimate dream is to go back to the farm, to her home.
Highly recommend this one for middle grade readers. A stark reminder about why we need to care for the smallest helpers on earth - bees and kids alike.
Peony is a brave, wee girl, who loves her place in the world on the farm. Life is tough but filled with love. Until her mum rips her away. This novel is full of hope, fierce bravery, unwavering loyalty, and genuine kindness. Peony is an incredible character, who wants to make sure she keeps her promises but her ultimate dream is to go back to the farm, to her home.
Highly recommend this one for middle grade readers. A stark reminder about why we need to care for the smallest helpers on earth - bees and kids alike.