Seedfolks

By: Paul Fleischman

Narrated by: full cast

Length: 1 hr and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Excellent to listen

THis audio book was even beter than the book. My students were able to listen to the different accents and understand the characters better. I LOVED it

Listen to this...

Seedfolks was DEFINITELY worth an hour and a half of my time! It was short and sweet, well written and had a great message. Give it a try!

The Power of Planting

Would you listen to Seedfolks again? Why?

I WILL listen to this again.

What did you like best about this story?

How a community garden brought together and united a neighborhood. It shows how a garden in an urban environment can have an overwhelming positive impact on people.

What does Full Cast bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The Full Cast brings to life the characters more to life as opposed to a single narrator, as well as, creating a relateable characters to the listener. You can 'see' the people in your mind.

Who was the most memorable character of Seedfolks and why?

There are many memorable characters. The girl who plants the first seeds, the man who makes a contest as to how to water, the old man in the wheelchair who reacts so strongly to the flowers, the woman who spent a day on the phone to get the trash removed, the lettuce grower... so many memorable characters for such a short audiobook.

Any additional comments?

I listened to this as I was working in my gardens which, most likely, made it a bit more touching to me than it should have but I worked all the while with a smile on my face. It should be noted I've only been gardening for a few years but it was a joy listening as I rediscovered the magic that first attracted me to work in the dirt with my hands.

well done

the audible version definitely enhances the story. looking forward to sharing with a 6th grade ELA class reading this novel.