Author and publisher: Nicola Davies, Walker Books
Summary: This book tells the story of a thief on a mean street in a mean city who steals a bag from an old lady. The thief, a young girl, has to make a promise to the old lady to have her bag. The young girl discovers that the bag is full of acorns, and she keeps her promise and starts planting the seeds. Soon there are green spots all over the city. The powerful message of the book is the vision of a world where human beings and nature can live together in harmony.
Suitable for students in years: 8-10