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Bloom

By Kenneth Oppel

By Kenneth Oppel

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By Kenneth Oppel

By Kenneth Oppel

By Kenneth Oppel

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May 04, 2021 | ISBN 9781524773038 | Middle Grade (10 and up) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Mar 10, 2020 | 512 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Bloom

    “The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc.”—New York Times
     
    The first book in a can’t-put-it-down, can’t-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that’s part Hatchet, part Alien!

    The invasion begins–but not as you’d expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout–overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, and burrow below streets. They bloom–and release toxic pollens. They bloom–and form Venus flytrap-like pods that swallow animals and people. They bloom–everywhere, unstoppable.

    Or are they? Three kids on a remote island seem immune to the toxic plants. Anaya, Petra, Seth. They each have strange allergies–and yet not to these plants. What’s their secret? Can they somehow be the key to beating back this invasion? They’d better figure it out fast, because it’s starting to rain again….

    About Bloom

    “The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc.”—New York Times
     
    The first book in a can’t-put-it-down, can’t-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that’s part Hatchet, part Alien!

    The invasion begins–but not as you’d expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout–overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, and burrow below streets. They bloom–and release toxic pollens. They bloom–and form Venus flytrap-like pods that swallow animals and people. They bloom–everywhere, unstoppable.

    Or are they? Three kids on a remote island seem immune to the toxic plants. Anaya, Petra, Seth. They each have strange allergies–and yet not to these plants. What’s their secret? Can they somehow be the key to beating back this invasion? They’d better figure it out fast, because it’s starting to rain again….

    About Bloom

    “The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc.”—New York Times
     
    The first book in a can’t-put-it-down, can’t-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that’s part Hatchet, part Alien!

    The invasion begins–but not as you’d expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout–overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, and burrow below streets. They bloom–and release toxic pollens. They bloom–and form Venus flytrap-like pods that swallow animals and people. They bloom–everywhere, unstoppable.

    Or are they? Three kids on a remote island seem immune to the toxic plants. Anaya, Petra, Seth. They each have strange allergies–and yet not to these plants. What’s their secret? Can they somehow be the key to beating back this invasion? They’d better figure it out fast, because it’s starting to rain again….

    About Bloom

    “The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc.”—New York Times
     
    The first book in a can’t-put-it-down, can’t-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that’s part Hatchet, part Alien!

    The invasion begins–but not as you’d expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout–overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, and burrow below streets. They bloom–and release toxic pollens. They bloom–and form Venus flytrap-like pods that swallow animals and people. They bloom–everywhere, unstoppable.

    Or are they? Three kids on a remote island seem immune to the toxic plants. Anaya, Petra, Seth. They each have strange allergies–and yet not to these plants. What’s their secret? Can they somehow be the key to beating back this invasion? They’d better figure it out fast, because it’s starting to rain again….

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    About Kenneth Oppel

    KENNETH OPPEL is one of the most highly regarded authors of middle-grade fiction writing today. Some of his best-known titles are Inkling,The Nest, Airborn, a 2005 Printz Honor Book, and Silverwing. Find him online at www.kennethoppel.ca and @KennethOppel.

    About Kenneth Oppel

    KENNETH OPPEL is one of the most highly regarded authors of middle-grade fiction writing today. Some of his best-known titles are Inkling,The Nest, Airborn, a 2005 Printz Honor Book, and Silverwing. Find him online at www.kennethoppel.ca and @KennethOppel.

    About Kenneth Oppel

    KENNETH OPPEL is one of the most highly regarded authors of middle-grade fiction writing today. Some of his best-known titles are Inkling,The Nest, Airborn, a 2005 Printz Honor Book, and Silverwing. Find him online at www.kennethoppel.ca and @KennethOppel.

    About Kenneth Oppel

    KENNETH OPPEL is one of the most highly regarded authors of middle-grade fiction writing today. Some of his best-known titles are Inkling,The Nest, Airborn, a 2005 Printz Honor Book, and Silverwing. Find him online at www.kennethoppel.ca and @KennethOppel.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 04, 2021 | 336 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524773038

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 10, 2020 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524773007

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 10, 2020 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524773021

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 10, 2020 | 512 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525587422

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    Praise

    “What a story! Kenneth Oppel has written a thriller so exciting that the pages might well have been printed with adrenaline.” —Wall Street Journal

    “The book rockets off, and Oppel never eases up on the gas.” —The New York Times

    “A phenomenal kickoff to an enthralling trilogy. The conclusion is especially powerful, delivering an overwhelming roller-coaster ride of relief and horror.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “Wilderness survival and alien invasion combine for an exciting page-turner.” —Booklist

    “Action-thriller led by three characters whose backstories continue to unfurl with intriguing detail… will leave readers satisfied.” —The Bulletin

    “In this fast-paced thriller, Oppel spins a richly drawn, incredibly fascinating world. Beginning with the brilliantly unique premise of a botanical alien invasion, the plot unravels satisfyingly, building readers’ curiosity by creating 10 new questions for every answer given. A thrilling alien-invasion novel based on a chillingly nefarious premise.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “BLOOM is a lightning-paced adventure that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. This book is ridiculously fun … and by ‘fun’ I mean terrifying!” —Jonathan Auxier, author of The Night Gardener

    “Absolutely riveting. Superb storytelling, great characters and an environmental crisis — readers will hardly be able to wait for the second book in the trilogy.”—The Globe and Mail

    “Steadily adds new horrors, potently escalating the story’s pace, stakes, and anxiety as the plants crowd out food crops, explosively release allergy-causing pollen, and begin exhibiting carnivorous tendencies.” —Publishers Weekly

    Awards

    Florida Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award NOMINEE 2021

    Florida Teens Read NOMINEE 2021

    Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Master List NOMINEE 2023

    Maine Student Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award NOMINEE

    American Library Association’s YALSA Quick Pick SELECTION 2021

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

    Indie Next SELECTION

    Junior Library Guild Selection SELECTION

    Kid’s Indie Next List “Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers” SELECTION

    Texas Lone Star Reading List SELECTION

    Texas Lonestar Reading List SELECTION

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