Zinnia and the Bees
A MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL
Zinnia’s yarn bomb flops.
Her older brother (aka best friend and yarn bombing accomplice) leaves without a word.
And then the worst ever of worst evers: BEES. IN. HER. HAIR.
Told from the alternating perspectives of Zinnia, a humorous young loner and knitter, and an unintentionally comical hive of honeybees, this quirky, heartfelt novel will strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt alone, betrayed, or misunderstood as it explores the challenges that come with learning to trust yourself and the often-messy process of discovering the true meaning of home.
Zinnia and the Bees was a Southern California Independent Booksellers Association 2018 Book Award finalist in the middle grade category and a Powell's Bookstore Best Kids Books of 2017.
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Reviews
“…offbeat and emotionally true.”
— Kirkus
“This [is a] fascinating and unusual look at family, friendships, and insects…”
— Booklist
“…Davis does an excellent job crafting human characters who are varied in their emotions and grow in awareness.”
— School Library Journal
Resources & Activities
Discussion Guide
Download the Zinnia and the Bees discussion guide and bee facts!
pom-pom craft tutorial
Download a printable pom-pom craft tutorial here!
One-Sheet
A one-sheet with a bunch of stuff about the book in one place.