California Young Reader Medal
2002 · Picture Books for Older Readers · Winner
About This Book
Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He's learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own — civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. They soon tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he finds that the plant will provide food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation. It isn't long before his neighbors and classmates develop more than an idle curiosity about Wesley — and exactly how he is spending his summer vacation.
Awards
Golden Sower Award
2002 · Grades K-3 · Honor Book
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
2002 · Young Readers · Winner
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2002 · Picture Book · Nominee
Young Hoosier Book Award
2002 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2001 · Picture Book · Nominee
Bluebonnet Award
2001 · Children's · Nominee
Georgia Children's Book Award
2001 · Picture Book · Nominee
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2001 · Intermediate · Winner
Red Clover Award
2001 · Picture Book · Nominee
Sequoyah Book Award
2001 · Children's · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2001 · Children's · Nominee
PEN Literary Award
2000 · Children/Young Adult · Winner
Greenaway Medal
1999 · Children's Picture · Commended
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007)
1999 · Silver · Winner
