Year of the Carrot - by Madeleine Hart (Paperback)

About the Book

Leo never thought she'd need to protect her dad's special carrot seeds from spies, but she's made it her mission to defend her family's farm!

Book Synopsis

Leonie MacGregor is sick of carrots. Who wouldn't be if you grew up on a carrot farm? But Leo's dad is obsessed with them. He breeds carrots the way some people breed prized poodles.

A series of events leads Leo to suspect someone is after her dad's one-of-a-kind carrot seeds. With the help of her best friend Sara, Leo begins to narrow down the suspects. Is it their organic farmer neighbor who everyone calls "the Hippie"? Or maybe spies sent by the government who think her dad's special carrots might really be worth something!

Even though Leo has lots of things to do on the farm--like fixing her super awesome dirt bike--it's up to her to save her dad's carrots!

Review Quotes

"Madeleine Hart skillfully captures the attention of the middle years reader with a wide range of topics. Besides relevant teen issues, the inclusion of the broader topic involving the agricultural debate about organic farming, genetically modified seeds and hybrid farming adds another level of interest. And flowing throughout the narrative is Leo's secret project to repair an old, broken dirt bike. The mystery of the spying drone, the interesting variety of characters and the challenges and interactions Leo encounters capture and hold the attention of the reading audience. The humour interspersed throughout the story further adds to its appeal. Highly Recommended."