Welcome to the website of S. Smith, author of the middle grade series, Seed Savers.
Seed Savers takes place in a future where gardening and saving seeds is against the law, and eating fresh produce is forgotten by a majority of the population.
In book 1, Treasure, twelve-year-olds Clare and Lily, and seven-year-old Dante, learn about gardening from an elderly woman who belongs to a secret society known as Seed Savers. Things go awry when GRIM, the government agency in control of the nation’s food source, threatens to stop the children.
Seed Savers:Treasure is available in paperback and ebook editions online at Amazon or here. Seed Savers is also available at Escape Fiction Books. Ask your local bookstore or library to order it!
Book 2, Lily, follows what happens at home after Clare and Dante leave. Lily learns more about the history of Seed Savers and her connection to the group. She also makes new friends, but isn’t always sure whom she should trust.
Seed Savers:Lily is available in paperback and ebook online at Amazon or here.
Please contact the author if you wish to order a signed copy of either book.
Book 3, Heirloom, is coming right along and should be available by fall 2013.
What Reviewers Are Saying About Seed Savers
“Seed Savers” was really good . . .This was a good reading level for me. The story was involved and it read well. The plot was pretty unique. I like how the setting seemed to be some-what in the future. I also liked reading about the types of food they have (like “Sweeties”). I recommend this book to kids 9+. (Erik, This Kid Reviews Books)
“It’s fast moving and interesting, with a zippy and action-filled plot. There’s also a lot of good information presented in a clear and nonpreachy fashion. It’s a great way to open up discussions with your kids, and you’ll come away learning something, too.” (Willamette Woman Magazine)
“Smith has given us solid middle grade tale featuring a new (and somewhat real) futuristic threat – illegal gardening. It’s yet another great pre-cursor to students preparing to read Orwell’s 1984
“Here’s a great piece of “juvenile” literature that doesn’t lose sight of one key fact: kids can think.” (LitProf on Amazon)
Love the concept – best wishes for great success – we’ve gotta get into the minds of the young, otherwise we’re doomed!
Thanks.
Just ordered this for my daughter (and myself). We’ve been gardening for years, but this sounds like it would inspire more conversation about the bigger picture.
Wonderful; I hope you both enjoy it. Loved your autumn blog.
My 8 year old daughter started reading “Seed Savers” to me a few nights ago and loves it! She has required daily reading time and has continued exceeding her minutes, because she is so caught up in the story. It really takes a specific kind of tale to hook her like that. Thanks!
Wow! Thanks for letting me know…It’s always nice to hear how different ages respond to it.