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Lemonade for Eugene
In the sequel to Garlic Bread for Eugene, Henry and Eugene learn at Alice's lemonade stand that the Hutchinson's house and land is in bank foreclosure. The news is so distressing that Eugene solicits his older brother to do something. Is a seventh grader able to stop the sheriff from auctioning off the property? Will Butchie, the school janitor, join the cause after his life takes an unexpected turn during a date with Gail Paisley?
166 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 2015
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August 29, 2015
The previous book called Garlic Bread For Eugene is a lovely read. Young Henry explores his Jersey Shore neighbourhood as he prepares special garlic bread for his little brother, the way their late Dad used to make it.
Lemonade for Eugene has a similar theme of young people interacting with the various adults in the neighbourhood. Henry and Eugene learn that a schoolmate's house will be sold if the bank forecloses on his lone parent father. They explore the seashore, a carnival and a pal's productive home-made lemonade stand as the tale unfolds.
The mood is older than in the first book, Henry being responsible for Eugene and also feeling responsible for resolving the house problem and preventing development. We also meet again the gruff school janitor with the big heart, who starts to find happiness with a lady just as that heart lets him down.
Young teen readers and preteens will find a lot to like in this ordinary community with its extraordinary people. This book is a good way to introduce young readers to the concept of community and thinking bigger, as well as dealing with the issues which confront many families. Well done, Michael Heath!
Lemonade for Eugene has a similar theme of young people interacting with the various adults in the neighbourhood. Henry and Eugene learn that a schoolmate's house will be sold if the bank forecloses on his lone parent father. They explore the seashore, a carnival and a pal's productive home-made lemonade stand as the tale unfolds.
The mood is older than in the first book, Henry being responsible for Eugene and also feeling responsible for resolving the house problem and preventing development. We also meet again the gruff school janitor with the big heart, who starts to find happiness with a lady just as that heart lets him down.
Young teen readers and preteens will find a lot to like in this ordinary community with its extraordinary people. This book is a good way to introduce young readers to the concept of community and thinking bigger, as well as dealing with the issues which confront many families. Well done, Michael Heath!
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