SeedFolks

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 **Title : Seedfolks Author : Paul Fleischman Illustrator : Judy Pedersen Copyright : 2004 Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers, New York Genre : Contemprorary Fiction Grade : 4 - 7 Delivery : IR, RPR **

Incredible story of a "ghetto" neighborhood told in vignettes. Huge melting pot of cultures for students to examine in this one from Hispanics, Asians, West Indians, African-Americans, etc. with complete different backgrounds and interest. The somehow come together to transform a filthy, neglected area into a community garden.


 * Writing ** : **In Kims's apartment, there is a shrine with candles, incense and food with a photographe of her Dad. This commemorates an anniversary of his death. Write a page about other cultures that use shrines or altars to the sprits of the dead**.

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Paul Fleischman's Official Website. Click on his interesting Biography. Great Site!