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Black Gold

Black Gold

Sara Cassidy (Author) See More (5)
Helen Flook (Author) See More (2)
Orca Echoes
FICTION
Humorous Stories | Lifestyles | Readers
Humorous Stories , Country Life , Chapter Books
Orca Book Publishers
1 - 3
6 - 8
AmazonIndigo
Digital Audiobook
9781459833296
$14.99 CADAvailable
English
04/20/2021
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781459814233
$9.99 CADAvailable
English
11/07/2017
EPUB [reflow]
9781459814240
$5.99 CADAvailable
English
11/07/2017
Paperback
9781459814226
$6.95 CADAvailable
English
11/07/2017
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Description

Black Gold is the third book featuring Cyrus and Rudy’s adventures on the farm, following Not for Sale and Blackberry Juice.

Cyrus and Rudy spend the last days of summer selling dahlias, blackberries and tomatoes at their roadside stand. When a neighbor drops off a bin full of red wigglers, California earthworms that break down compost into fertilizer, Rudy and Cyrus become worm moguls as they discover just how in demand the Eisenia fetida are.

Sara Cassidy Helen Flook

Author Bio

SARA CASSIDY is a journalist, editor and the author of twenty children’s books. Her books have won the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize and been Junior Library Guild selections. They have been nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature, Chocolate Lily Award, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award, Diamond Willow Award, Silver Birch Express Award and the Sunburst Award. Sara lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Helen Flook was born and grew up in the beautiful countryside of Wales. She has a Degree in Graphic Design from the Norwich School of Art. Helen has illustrated numerous children's books, including many Orca picture books and early chapter books in the Orca Echoes series. She lives and works in Abergwyngregyn, a village in Wales.

Prizes

  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2018

Review Quotes

"Rudy has anxiety issues…This loving family, however, knows how to work together to help Rudy with his worries. Their calm and wise approach is just one of the winning aspects of this simple, down-to-earth (literally, with all the worms) early chapter book that's jam-packed with likable, well-realized characters and a compassionate but never didactic message. A worthy addition to collections for budding readers."  — Kirkus Reviews
"A happy, light-hearted story."  — Resource Links
"Cassidy's writing style carefully captures the struggles and joys of her characters as they experience new things, make mistakes and face challenges. The illustrations that accompany the text add to the reading experience and will engage young readers."  — CM Magazine
"This contemporary, fish-out-of-water tale is straightforward and engaging. The characters are fully developed and relatable…The pencil artwork is spare yet adds to the story. Educators will welcome this solid tale packed with facts about rural life…The language is easy and will appeal to reluctant readers. A strong addition to chapter book collections. This slender title is abundant in its depictions of fear, loss, and respect for nature. "  — School Library Journal