Darius Bell and the Crystal Bees

Odo Hirsch

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English

Allen & Unwin
01 November 2011

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA)

The bees on the Bell estate are dying. There'll be no more delicious honey, and without the bees to pollinate flowers, no more fruit and vegetables. No more of Mrs Simpson's glorious pies and cakes! Worse still, Mr Fisher the gardener will have to leave the estate, along with his family. Darius Bell is determined that something must be done, even if the dastardly Mayor is against him.

Then Darius has a great idea. But he will need help from his friends and family to make it work. And he must drive a hard bargain with Mrs Lightman, the school principal and a dragon if ever there was one.

A sequel to the award-winning

Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool, this is a very funny story of problem-solving, teamwork and pollination.

By: Odo Hirsch
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 234g
ISBN: 9781742376837
ISBN 10: 1742376835
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 01 November 2011
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Darius Bell and the Crystal Bees

The thoughtful and sensitive Darius realises the bees on the Bell estate are dying. This means no fruit and vegetables and no honey, and it also means his friend Mr Fisher the gardener will have to leave! Together with his friends, Darius has a brilliant idea, but it will take a lot of cooperation and a bit of luck to put it in place... A gentle and enjoyable novel from a master writer. Lindy

With an inventive cast of characters and a surprise twist at the end, this gentle, appealing story would make a terrific read-aloud for a young audience. --Booklist on Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool Be rooting for Darius and his friends. -- Booklist Provides enjoyable opportunities to connect with lessons in science, literature, and language, as well as for discussions of teamwork, character and integrity. --Green Teacher

Commended for CBCA Book of the Year Award - Younger Readers 2012 (Australia)
Commended for Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Book of the Year - Young Readers 2012.