Weslandia

by Paul Fleischman

Book Overview

Weslandia honors the misfits -- and the creators -- among us. School is over and Wesley needs a summer project. Having learned that every civilization has a staple food crop, he decides to plant a garden and start his own -- civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth in his yard, and plants begin to grow. Soon they tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he discovers that the plant will provide food, clothing,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763600067
• ISBN13: 9780763600068
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.9" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Weslandia

A profoundly thought provoking look at how people fit into the world, or make worlds to fit into. A story of a unique soul who chose not to accept rejection, but use his individuality to create beauty. Told simply, but with deep, far reaching effects for any reader.

Weslandia

Great family fantasy adventure story of an outcast boy and how he made friends. I loved it. It has excellent color illustrations and I highly recommend this one to the 2nd through the 5th grades, including the teachers and parents.

Weslandia is a Great Book

This is the only children's book that I have found worth buying (as opposed to the library). It has a multitude of themes, such as weather, math, and language. Not only that, but this book was actually fun and interesting. As a teacher, I know that it apeals to a large audience- including adults! buy the book, you won't regret it

Inspiration for the underdog

Wonderful and inspiring. I suspect this book is appropriate for many more people than the simple picture book format would suggest--I found Wesley's struggle to reflect my own although I am older than the intended audience. Wesley manages to change the society he lives in very much and for the better, a fantasy many of us have. This book narrowly escapes becoming a handbook for revolution by containing a few small fictional elements, though, mostly that bizarre plant. Every former geek, weirdo and outcast needs to read it, as it is a testimony to origionality and honesty. Perfect. I am glad I found it, and I hope many others do. Easily one of my favorite books, and one I'll cherish and give to as many people as I can. Happy reading.

Wesley makes being a "geek" look cool.

I fell in love with Paul Fleischman's writing when I read Whirligig on recommendation of my 14 yr. old daughter. I just finished Seedfolks for a Reading & Lit. for Middle Grades Ed. course. It's a powerful little book. When I read Weslandia I LOVED it! What a great example Wesley sets for other children that are teased. I plan to teach middle grades and I will use this book. The illustrations are GREAT! So far Paul Fleischman is 3 for 3 with me. I hope to teach both Whirligig and Seedfolks when I teach reading.