Green Thumb
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 192
Published: 2000
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"Green Thumb" by Rob Thomas explores the life of a young man named Owen who discovers an unexpected passion for gardening after inheriting his grandmother's overgrown backyard. As he learns to nurture the plants, he also begins to cultivate relationships with his neighbors, including a mysterious woman who has her own troubled history. The story weaves themes of growth, healing, and community as Owen transforms not just the garden, but his own life. Through the challenges of urban living and personal setbacks, he finds that the simplest acts of care can lead to profound change and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Aladdin Paperbacks .
Edgar Allen Poe Award for Children Nominees
Science And Technology in literature
Adventures in literature
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Golden Sower Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Golden Sower Award.