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Seedfolks follows a colorful cast—children, elders, immigrants, and locals—who unite to transform a trash‑filled inner‑city lot into a lush, productive garden. Set in Cleveland’s multiethnic neighborhoods, the story highlights how gardening sparks community pride, deepens connections, and changes the lives of those involved.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Paul Fleischman
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