In a world without bees, 9 year-old Peony wants to be the best 'bee' the farm has ever seen. But her mother wants her to live in the city. Torn between two different worlds, fierce and loyal Peony fights to protect her family and the world she loves.
A debut UK release from a New Zealand author, this is set in a future Australia in a time when there are no bees and children are employed to pollinate plants. With a strong female character, it explores a dystopian social landscape. Ages: 9+
