Lemons, Melissa Savage
Lemons, Melissa Savage
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Lemons

Author: Melissa Savage

Narrator: Tara Sands

Unabridged: 7 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/02/2017

Synopsis

The search for Bigfoot gets juicy in this funny and touching story that’s perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo’s Flora & Ulysses and the movie Smallfoot!
 
Lemonade Liberty Witt’s mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But Lem can’t possibly make lemonade out of her new life in Willow Creek, California—the Bigfoot Capital of the World—where she’s forced to live with a grandfather she’s never met after her mother passes away.
 
Then she meets eleven-year-old Tobin Sky, the CEO of Bigfoot Detectives Inc., who is the sole Bigfoot investigator for their small town. After he invites Lem to be his assistant for the summer, they set out on an epic adventure to capture a shot of the elusive beast on film. But along the way, Lem and Tobin end up discovering more than they ever could have imagined. And Lem realizes that maybe she can make lemonade out of her new life after all.

"Melissa Savage's astoundingly good debut novel is packed with humor, mystery, friendship, family secrets, and even Bigfoot! I think you'll love it, too." —Karen Cushman, Newbery Medalist for The Midwife's Apprentice

Reviews

Goodreads review by ✦BookishlyRichie✦ on December 28, 2020

5 STARS!!! I finished this a couple of hours ago but I feel good saying that this has become one of my favorite books of the year and of all time! This was such a beautiful, hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming read and I want anyone who is reading this review to go get yourself a copy now beca......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on January 21, 2018

Fantastic. Almost breathtaking. It's the best middle grade novel I've read in awhile. I was so moved by this book, and I adored the time period of the setting (1970's). Young people will learn so much about the decade by subtle details, and I was nostalgic for some of the simpler times for being a ch......more

Goodreads review by Ankur on July 08, 2017

I loved this book so much! I laughed (a lot), I cried (a little), and had a very warm feeling in my heart when I finished. Very much in the Judy Blume style (specifically her books for younger readers). While this is a "kids" book, I'd say it's a must-read for all ages. I especially loved the friend......more

Goodreads review by Carol (Reading Ladies) on November 06, 2020

4.5 Stars “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” Ten year old Lemonade Liberty Witt believes her mom about making lemonade when life gets difficult. However, Lemon faces circumstances that test her lemonade-making abilities. After the death of her mother, she is sent to live in another town with......more

Goodreads review by Megan on July 02, 2017

I read this aloud to my 9 yr old and we both really enjoyed it. The main character, Lemonade Liberty Witt, comes to Willow Creek, CA to live with her grandfather after her mother passes away. She struggles with grief, making friends and deciding where she wants to live long term. She has lots of adv......more

Quotes

"An enjoyable and welcome exploration of sorrow, healing, and friendship." —School Library Journal

"An enjoyable and comforting middle-grade handbook on navigating new experiences and the heartache of losing loved ones early in life." —Kirkus Reviews

"Savage injects enough humor, mystery, and lively interaction among the characters to give this two-hanky debut a buoyant tone." —Booklist

"[A]pt and accessible for young readers." —The Bulletin  

Awards

  • Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
  • Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Master List
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