The Vegetable Museum
Michelle Mulder
📚 Genre
Children's Fiction - Contemporary
🏢 Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
📅 Publication Year
2019
🔢 ISBN
9781459817739
About This Book
Thirteen-year-old Maisie wants to save her neighborhood from gentrification and corporate development by starting a living museum of heirloom vegetables. The cover features a bright yellow background with whimsical, colorful illustrations of a neighborhood, streets, houses, trees, and people riding bicycles.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
208
Edition
Paperback
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 9-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The paperback cover is bright and clean with minimal edge wear and slight curling at the corners.
Estimated Value
$5-$12
Rarity
Common. Widely available in libraries and bookstores as a standard paperback edition.
Historical Significance
Highlights contemporary themes of environmentalism, community activism, urban agriculture, and neighborhood preservation for young readers.
Collector Notes
Mainly of interest to readers of middle-grade eco-fiction and juvenile contemporary literature rather than rare book collectors. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent cover fading.
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Notable Features
Features charming illustrated map-like cover art representing the neighborhood setting.