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The Lawnmonsters
Bryce has one summer to prove he's responsible. Then he accidentally brings the lawnmower to life.He tries to hide his mistake by starting a mowing business, but the hungry lawnmower hasn't learned "stay" yet, his employees are demanding benefits, and if Dad finds out he's been lying all summer, he might never trust Bryce again.New get through summer with his relationships and his mom's rhododendron bushes intact... and maybe prove he's not just a little kid anymore while he's at it.
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Published May 22, 2022
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February 9, 2024
I read this story with my 11 year old son and he says he loved everything about it and he highly recommends it for other kids his age. He also really hopes there will be some kind of sequel.
13 year old Bryce is always messing up and getting in trouble with his dad. He wants to prove he can be responsible, which seems impossible because he can't seem to do anything right in his dad's eyes. When their lawnmower stops working, he's sure he's doomed. He takes the initiative to take it to a local back-yard mechanic who declares the mower is only "mostly dead" (in a delightful nod to The Princess Bride) and brings the mower to life.
The feeding and care of Azmo, Bryce's mower, takes up most of his summer, but he finds he doesn't mind so much as the two become friends, of a sort. Bryce ends up creating a lawn care business with some other neighbourhood kids and has a fantastic summer, earning both the respect of his father and self-respect, in this surprisingly touching coming-of-age story.
13 year old Bryce is always messing up and getting in trouble with his dad. He wants to prove he can be responsible, which seems impossible because he can't seem to do anything right in his dad's eyes. When their lawnmower stops working, he's sure he's doomed. He takes the initiative to take it to a local back-yard mechanic who declares the mower is only "mostly dead" (in a delightful nod to The Princess Bride) and brings the mower to life.
The feeding and care of Azmo, Bryce's mower, takes up most of his summer, but he finds he doesn't mind so much as the two become friends, of a sort. Bryce ends up creating a lawn care business with some other neighbourhood kids and has a fantastic summer, earning both the respect of his father and self-respect, in this surprisingly touching coming-of-age story.
March 16, 2024
This is an absolutely charming middle grade novel with Princess Bride references and an authentic preteen boy voice. Everyone in our family thoroughly enjoyed it!
March 31, 2024
Cute, fun, awesome!
I enjoyed it :)
I enjoyed it :)
April 9, 2024
Super fun read! Very unique & a fun one for any middle school reader.
December 8, 2024
My 13 and 10 year old really enjoyed this book!!
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December 16, 2024Rating/review withheld until after Whitney Awards judging has been completed.
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