The Last Beekeeper
The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, is a 304-page work written in English. This narrative follows Yolanda Cicerón as she navigates a world transformed by climate change and the greed of those who exploit it. Facing the extinction of the last known beehive, Yoly embarks on a journey filled with challenges as she strives to secure her future while uncovering the hidden dangers within the advanced town of Silo.
Readers will find a compelling blend of action and adventure as Yoly confronts the harsh realities of her environment and the complexities of survival. The story delves into themes of resilience and determination, highlighting the significance of the honeybee in the fight against extinction and the oppressive forces threatening her community. As Yoly’s quest unfolds, she must reconcile her dreams with the stark truths of her world, making choices that could impact not only her future but also the fate of the Valley itself.
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Jane Addams Children’s Book Award for Younger Children Finalist
Texas Bluebonnet Award List 2022-23
Facing a world dually altered by climate change and those who profit from it, Yolanda Cicerón will have to fight to save the last known beehive from extinction in this stirring new adventure by award-winning author Pablo Cartaya.
In a future shaken by climate disasters, Yolanda Cicerón knows that nature is something to be feared. While life in the Valley is brutal and harsh, Yoly dreams of leaving her farm to live in Silo–the most advanced town for miles around. But first, Yoly will need to prove she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed.
Between her razor-sharp smarts and sheer determination, Yoly is well on her way until she discovers her family can no longer afford her schooling. When forced to take matters into her own hands, the closer she gets to securing her future, the more she uncovers the dangers lying inside Silo’s walls–ones that threaten the entire Valley.
As she cracks long-guarded secrets, Yoly, along with those closest to her, is put in grave peril, and the only chance of surviving may lie in the rediscovery of a long-extinct species–the honeybee. Can the last surviving beehive be the key to pulling the Valley out from under Silo’s thumb, or will they destroy what remains of Yoly’s future?
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