Bloom, Kenneth Oppel
Bloom, Kenneth Oppel
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Bloom

Author: Kenneth Oppel

Narrator: Sophie Amoss

Unabridged: 8 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/10/2020


Synopsis

"The perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc."—New York Times
 
The first book in a can't-put-it-down, can't-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that's part Hatchet, part Alien!

The invasion begins--but not as you'd expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout--overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, and burrow below streets. They bloom--and release toxic pollens. They bloom--and form Venus flytrap-like pods that swallow animals and people. They bloom--everywhere, unstoppable.

Or are they? Three kids on a remote island seem immune to the toxic plants. Anaya, Petra, Seth. They each have strange allergies--and yet not to these plants. What's their secret? Can they somehow be the key to beating back this invasion? They'd better figure it out fast, because it's starting to rain again....

About The Author

KENNETH OPPEL is one of the most highly regarded authors of middle-grade fiction writing today. Some of his best-known titles are Inkling, The Nest, Airborn, a 2005 Printz Honor Book, and Silverwing. Find him online at www.kennethoppel.ca and @KennethOppel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on June 03, 2020

fulfilling book riot's 2020 read harder challenge task #20: Read a middle grade book that doesn’t take place in the U.S. or the UK The first book in a can't-put-it-down, can't-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that's part Hatchet, part Little Shop of Horrors! i read this at what i felt was......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on April 19, 2023

Review coming soon.......more

Goodreads review by Mary Jackson on March 06, 2020

Bloom is a great start to a what will be a trilogy. Even though this was a middle grade book I enjoyed it. The characters are ones that you can relate and connect with. The story started off a little slow but once the plot was established it picked up the pace. It is a good suspenseful Sci-fi novel......more

Goodreads review by Sam on March 19, 2020

Trust me, no one is more disappointed by this rating than me. I’ve been reading Kenneth Oppel’s books for many years now, ever since I was very young. I loved Silverwing, I adored Airborn, and I’ve enjoyed everything else of his I’ve read. But this was simply not that great. The characters were flat......more

Goodreads review by Liv on February 22, 2020

Have you ever thought to yourself “boy, I’d like to read more books like Annihilation?” Alternatively, have you thought “I’d like to read Annihilation but alas, I am twelve”? Then have I got the book for you.......more


Quotes

"What a story! Kenneth Oppel has written a thriller so exciting that the pages might well have been printed with adrenaline." —Wall Street Journal

"The book rockets off, and Oppel never eases up on the gas." —The New York Times

"A phenomenal kickoff to an enthralling trilogy. The conclusion is especially powerful, delivering an overwhelming roller-coaster ride of relief and horror." —School Library Journal, starred review

“Wilderness survival and alien invasion combine for an exciting page-turner.” —Booklist

“Action-thriller led by three characters whose backstories continue to unfurl with intriguing detail… will leave readers satisfied.” —The Bulletin

"In this fast-paced thriller, Oppel spins a richly drawn, incredibly fascinating world. Beginning with the brilliantly unique premise of a botanical alien invasion, the plot unravels satisfyingly, building readers' curiosity by creating 10 new questions for every answer given. A thrilling alien-invasion novel based on a chillingly nefarious premise." —Kirkus Reviews

"BLOOM is a lightning-paced adventure that grabs hold of you and doesn't let go. This book is ridiculously fun ... and by 'fun' I mean terrifying!" —Jonathan Auxier, author of The Night Gardener

"Absolutely riveting. Superb storytelling, great characters and an environmental crisis — readers will hardly be able to wait for the second book in the trilogy."—The Globe and Mail

Steadily adds new horrors, potently escalating the story’s pace, stakes, and anxiety as the plants crowd out food crops, explosively release allergy-causing pollen, and begin exhibiting carnivorous tendencies." —Publishers Weekly


Awards

  • Florida Teens Read
  • Maine Student Book Award
  • Washington Evergreen Young Adult Book Award