Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Jerdine Nolen
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Grade Level: 3rd
Date(s) Used: Sep. 2000

Synopsis: Harvey Potter's unusual crop is balloons--which grow just like corn on long, sturdy stalks. Harvey Potter himself is not at all unusual, and his friend, a young African-American girl, is determined to uncover the secret of his curious harvest.

Craft ideas:

• If you had a conjure stick, what would you grow? What would you do with it? Draw it!
• Make a conjure stick.
• How else could you grow balloons? Draw!