"Grow: A Novel in Verse" by Juanita Havill tells the story of a young girl named Lea who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Set in a vibrant garden, Lea navigates the challenges of adolescence, exploring themes of friendship, family, and the beauty of nature. Through a series of poignant and lyrical poems, the narrative reveals her adventures, dreams, and struggles as she learns to embrace her own identity. The verses capture the essence of childhood wonder while addressing the complexities of growing up, making it a heartfelt tale of resilience and the magic of nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2011 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

Juanita Havill is the author of more than thirty books for children and young people, including Jamaica's Find, which won her the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award. The mother of two grown children, Juanita lives with her husband in Arizona. An avid garde