Seedfolks

By: Paul Fleischman

Narrated by: full cast

Thirteen lives. One garden. Set in Cleveland, Newbery-Award-winning author Paul Fleischman's poignant book is a large lesson in connectedness and community for all. When a derelict vacant lot is gradually transformed into a community garden in inner city Cleveland, the people of this community find their differences are less apparent and their isolation dissolved. Performed by thirteen multicuturally and age-authentic voices, this audiobook is designed for listeners of all ages.©1997 Paul Fleischman (P)2003 Audio Bookshelf

Critic reviews

"Fleischman's talent for writing stories from various points of view makes his works particularly appealing in audiobook form. Here, 13 different characters come alive via the distinct performances of a widely varied cast. The range of voices and styles suggests a true community." (Publishers Weekly)

A nice story, relevant for the gardener in all of

us. We all need to feel connected, this story helps to grow relationships in a rundown area.

Such fun

Delightful! I would recommend this to all ages. The individual story were ver good, so enjoyable !

Highly Reccomend

This was truly a fantastic little book. The characters are real, and I find myself in the garden.

What a beautiful book!

I loved this book! I especially loved the narration with all of the different characters! This is a "feel good " book.

Earth Day Gift

Would you consider the audio edition of Seedfolks to be better than the print version?

Yes, the voices in their different accents make this delightful.

What did you like best about this story?

It is realistic, but focuses on hopefulness. I real pick-me-up. Not just for children at all.

Any additional comments?

I started listening on the way to the metro, not realizing until I was greeted with a packet of seeds from the Dept. of Agriculture that today was Earth Day! What a super story to listen to on Earth Day. It makes you want to see the best in all living things - people as well as plants, and maybe find your better self as well.

Nice book

Very nice book to listen together with kids when driving. Simple but nice story with great voices and accents.

I loved it!!

such a great book! I loved hearing the variety of the voices...it brought the story to life...such a valuable book!

Delightful!

A thoroughly enjoyable book. Well written and well read. For gardeners it is a delight but it is really a universal stpry.

Cool

Not bad at all I like it a lot comments: Awesome cool nice great happy kind good

I Loved this book! It was moving.

The story of each of these characters was moving and to see developing a small patch of earth would be to these people was inspiring. I think the reason I liked it so much is it highlighted something I experienced. Working the earth, not for reason of monetary nor of commercialism but for the sole purpose of family of for person is therapeutic. There is something fundamentally right that can only really be felt when you do it. Further - it made sense to me the creator would give man the earth and tell him to develop it. In doing that it would help him. Ps. 37:29
This book touches on the fundamental needs I believe the creator instilled in all of us.
Work
Accomplishment
Need for People
Need for community
To belong
Love
And to truly enjoy living.

It was a beautiful book that I thoroughly enjoyed