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A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older – BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives…Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up – in a REALLY surprising way…Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules – and there are LOTS.Luckily, Sorrel doesn’t have any trouble following them, until the day she discovers a faded packet of Surprising Seeds buried under a tree in her backyard.Now she’s hearing voices, seeing things, experiencing an almost unstoppable urge to plant the Seeds in some very unusual places… and completely failing to win her school’s competition to find The Most Obedient Child of the School.And all that’s before flowers start growing out of her head…
Sorrel Fallowfield's rigidly obedient life is upended when she discovers mysterious seeds that cause fantastical changes within her. Sorrel, a model student who excels at following rules, finds her world transformed after burying a packet of Surprising Seeds. These seeds trigger auditory and visual hallucinations, an uncontrollable urge to plant them in unconventional locations, and a growing inability to maintain her perfect behavior. Her quest to win the school's 'Most Obedient Child' competition is now jeopardized by the bizarre, floral manifestations erupting from her own head, forcing her to confront a wilder, more colorful version of herself.
The premise sets up a whimsical and imaginative narrative centered on a young protagonist's transformation. The description suggests a story that explores themes of conformity versus individuality, and the desire for self-expression. The narrative framework appears to be third-person, focusing on Sorrel's internal and external experiences as she navigates these peculiar changes. The tone is likely to be humorous and engaging, appealing to readers who enjoy magical realism and stories about embracing one's unique qualities.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2021-03-16
Publisher:
HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
ISBN-10:
0008398496
ISBN-13:
9780008398491
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