Something Is Bugging Samantha Hansen
2020 Skipping Stones Honor Award for Nature and Ecology Books
Ten-year-old Samantha Hansen loves science! In the beginning of fourth grade, she never let a moment go by without talking about rocks. Now she’s back with a new obsession: insects! Upon learning that the local apiary is for sale, she goes into action to save the honey bees. Will her someday boyfriend Todd or her best friend Kelli be part of her plan? Will That Kid Richard get in the way? Sam’s lists of insect facts and funny thoughts highlight her quest to keep the bees in the community, the challenges she faces at school, and her ongoing struggle with her temper. Join Samantha as she looks to science for answers and does her part to change the world.
Autor: Nancy Viau
Middle Grade: Ages 8-12. 6″ x 9″ x .85″
184 pp | 19 b&w images | hardcover
