by Kiki Thorpe
First published 2020
Gabe remembers last summer all too well. His mom's garden produced an endless stream of zucchinis that took over their kitchen, their meals, and their lives. Now a new growing season approaches, and Gabe refuses to let history repeat itself. He teams up with his sister to devise a secret strategy for taking charge of the family garden before the zucchini chaos begins again. The siblings must use their problem solving skills and hands on approach to outsmart the prolific vegetables. Their mission becomes a crash course in gardening, planning, and working together. This story follows young makers as they tackle a very real household problem with creativity and determination. Gabe discovers that controlling a garden requires more than good intentions.
Genres: family-life, humor, gardening
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, teamwork
32 pages · Kindle Edition · Kane Press