PUBLISHER:
Candlewick PUBLICATION DATE: August 1, 2002
GENRE: Picture Book
READING LEVEL: 4th grade
BRIEF OVERVIEW: Wesley is a young boy who is very smart but considered an outcast by his classmates. As a summer project Wesley grows unknown plants and creates his own world and culture.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Bring in a plant such as corn or a certain flower. Discuss and have students write about everything that specific plant can be used for—just as Wesley did in the book.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Kayla Rozier, VSU
