Description: Fourteen-year-old Maggie and her eccentric family harvest crops that alter emotions, but their centuries-old agricultural secret and magical dinner parties come under threat when a mysterious stranger moves to town.
Brief description:
Lindsey Leavitt is a Leo sun/Sagittarius rising, which makes her skilled at traveling, studying and sleeping in. She grew up in Las Vegas and now lives in the snowy mountains with her big, blended family. She is also the co-owner (And book buyer. And events director. And dungeon crawler) of Folklore Bookshop in Midway, Utah. Lindsey has won many awards and accolades, the most important being Class Clown of Bonanza High School. She has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
If you want to learn more about her many books for kids, teens and tweens, visit Lindsey at https: //lindseyleavitt.com.Review Quotes:
"In this page-turning story, Leavitt adroitly balances comedic and poignant elements, classical allusions, and contemporary diversions. . .Richly detailed and imagined; will invite repeat visits to harvest all the delights." -Kirkus, starred review
" This middle grade novel is quirky in the very best sense of the word, and Lindsey Leavitt's writing is imaginative, wry, and full of heart." -Lit Hub "The spellbinding story expertly mixes magic with mystery, and the eccentric family, zany town traditions, and local folklore are a delight. Neurodivergent characters, including Maggie herself, are a welcome inclusion, and the inventive magic system feels particularly fresh. An incredibly creative consideration of what it takes to make and maintain a community. " -Booklist