I am always excited to read a book by a Minnesota author. This book is a winner! Lemons is about a 9 year old named Lemonade Liberty Witt whose mom taught her the motto that "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Her single mother has instilled a postiive outlook and attitude to her daughter. However, when her mother dies, Lemonade goes to live with a grandfather she has never known. The story revolves around why the relationship had been estranged and how Lemonade adjusts to a new family.
Lemonade connects with a 11 year old neighbor named Tobin Sky who is searching for bigfoot. The town they live in is called the "Bigfoot Capital of the World". He invites Lemonade to join his detective agency. Together they go on detective adventures when neighbors call with potential sightings. Of course, as a reader, I wondered where this would lead. Will this book be fantasy or realistic fiction? I am not going to say how it turns out, but be aware, you will find yourself wondering where the plot will lead.
What a wonderful book! The setting is during 1975. The author purposefully chose this era in order to eliminate all of the modern communication technology, such as cell phones and the internet, which would probably change the dynamic of the story. This story is funny, heartwarming, and maybe a little crazy at times. It really shows how children can make it through tough times in their life.
I would love to see this as a Maud Hart Lovelace nominee. It is great for both boys and girls, a good read aloud, a fourth grade reading level and good for Division 1. I rate it 4 out of 4.
- Print Length: 311 pages
- Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
- Publication Date: May 2, 2017
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