Garden Surprise: Kaleidoscope Club Series Book #1 - by Marie Mazas (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Nine-year-old besties Nour and August stumble upon the perfect place for their dream hideaway--a hidden garden full of majestic trees. Excited to build a tree house, they design blueprints, research plant care, and collect necessary tools and materials. What was intended to be a secret hideaway becomes the perfect place for a once-hidden garden to come to life for their families to celebrate a very important birthday ... and a long-lost friendship. Through creativity, hard work, and a bit of mischief, the two friends realize their dreams, bring people together, and create an unforgettable summer"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

"Teamwork and curiosity are the building blocks for success in this entertaining and informative STEAM chapter-book series opener." -- Booklist

Two friends dream up plans to build a tree house in a hidden garden and learn valuable lessons on STEAM, growth mindset, and community.

Nine-year-old besties Nour and August stumble upon the perfect place for their dream hideaway--a hidden garden full of majestic trees.

Excited to build a tree house, they design blueprints, research plant care, and collect necessary tools and materials. What was intended to be a secret hideaway becomes the perfect place for a once-hidden garden to come to life for their families to celebrate a very important birthday . . . and a long-lost friendship.

Through creativity, hard work, and a bit of mischief, the two friends realize their dreams, bring people together, and create an unforgettable summer.

The Garden Surprise is book one in the new Kaleidoscope Club chapter book series, with full-color illustrations throughout--a perfect series for readers 7 to 10 interested in friendship and learning more about nature, skill-building, and STEAM.

Review Quotes

"[With] a variety of scientific and engineering facts, the story touches on... friendship, honesty, and self-reliance, and includes a diverse cast of characters....Full-color illustrations...enhance the story...suitable for collections needing more STEAM-based series." -- School Library Journal


"Charming...perfect for summer reading, and it just might give kids ideas about using unplanned time."- Youth Services Book Review


"Teamwork and curiosity are the building blocks for success in this entertaining and informative STEAM chapter-book series opener." --Booklist

About the Author

Marie Mazas is a freelance editor and writer who has worked with many publishers including Nathan, Hachette and Bayard. She has created many popular picture books, chapter books and activity books for children. Her work often celebrates nature and ecological themes. She lives in France.

Joëlle Passeron is a graduate of the Ecole Supérieure Estienne, where she also teaches illustration. She lives in France.