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Lemons
Lemons
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: August 6, 2017
Review
What does one do with lemons? Our heroin Lemonade used to know but since the loss of her mother and move to nowhere she is somewhat lost. This book is both a great adventure and a sad story of overwhelming loss. Two preteens with deep scars befriend each other and with the help of their community begin to dig out of their emotional "quicksand". Not only is this a fast and entertaining read but it is also a hanky book that will tear hearts in pieces. Savage has written this for those who grieve and for those who care for children dealing with grief.
Contained are two plots that play well with each other and bring understanding, compassion, and love to the forefront. Parent/child book groups should add this to their list and guidance counselors need this book in their offices. Give this to all Bigfoot believers and offer to those who don't believe yet. Lemons belongs in intermediate schools and on public library shelves.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Savage, Melissa
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (Penguin Random House)
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,realistic fiction
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781524700126
Price: 16.99
This Book's Maine Connection: Maine setting