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Children's Fiction Insects, Spiders, Etc.

Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer

by (author) Carol Brendler

illustrated by Ard Hoyt

Publisher
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Initial publish date
Aug 2009
Category
Insects, Spiders, etc.
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
1 to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780374384401
    Publish Date
    Aug 2009
    List Price
    $20.5

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Out of print

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Description

Winnie Finn is crazy about earthworms and knows everything about them. When spring arrives in Quincy County, all she can think about is the county fair coming up. This year, she would like nothing more than to win a prize for her worms so that she might buy a shiny new wagon for transporting them around. Trouble is, there's no prize at the fair for worms . . .

Bright, energetic illustrations accompany this jaunty tale about a young girl's creativity that will inspire readers of all interests— but especially those with a love for something wiggly.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

CAROL BRENDLER holds a master's degree in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Ottawa, Canada.Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer is her first book. ARD HOYT has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, includingSome Dog!by Mary Casanova and the best-sellingI'm a Manateeby John Lithgow. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Editorial Reviews

“The story presents such a winning heroine, Winnie, part-scientist, part-entrepreneur, that you may consider raising worms as a hobby.” —Chicago Tribune

“The back of the book has instructions for how to start your own worm farm to help your garden; which makes this book a great one for sparking a family project next summer.” —The News & Observer

“Winnie's spunky, good-natured heart anchors a gentle and entertaining read.” —School Library Journal

“Hoyt's sprightly cartoons add just the right amount of humorous action to Winnie's worm-farming tasks, while Winnie's winning personality allows readers to learn a bit about the positive aspects of worm composting. An author's note includes directions for creating a worm farm and sources.” —Kirkus Reviews

Librarian Reviews

Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer

Winnie Finn is wild about earthworms and knows everything there is to know about them. With spring coming up, all she can think about is the Quincy County Fair. This year, she would like to win a prize for her worms so she can buy a new wagon to cart them around. But there’s just one problem: the fair does not offer a prize for worms.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2010.

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