"A flavored tale with a built-in community-service message that may
encourage youthful entrepreneurial efforts-or at least kindness to
bears." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
Take on community challenges with the power of friendship in Blueberry
Bonanza, a chapter book for young activists!
Nicholas Preston, age 8, is a blueberry guy. Lately, that's been a very
good thing, because the blueberry bushes his parents planted in their
yard have been delivering more fruit than a family of four can pick...or
eat! This summer, the crop is their biggest yet, but Nico has a plan to
get the whole town involved!
If he can convince all his classmates to volunteer to pick the berries,
he'll have plenty to sell to raise money for the Community Center and a
park opening--but bear encounters, classmate trouble, and the town's
crankiest resident make Nico's goals a little harder to reach. Find out
how persistence, friendship, and maybe a little bit of magic help Nico
turn his blues into blueberries in Blueberry Bonanza!
About the RACCOON RIVER KIDS ADVENTURES Series
No matter what your size, substantial change starts with a bit of
courage, a good idea, and a little help from your friends. The RACCOON
RIVER kids introduce early readers to the impact kids can have in their
own communities. Whether it's uniting a town to save a building or just
finding a home for a lost pup, the pint-sized pack always go big. The
creative crew jump into action when they see a problem, inspiring young
optimists to do likewise-or to just unwind with a light-hearted story.
Praise Raccoon River Kids
"With pluck and community spirit, the Raccoon River Kids get it
done--another winner." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
"A great story for our fractured times...with its energetic writing and
can-do attitude, this is sure to be a hit with readers." - KIRKUS
REVIEWS
"The characters and the plot are empowering and inspirational for
community-minded young entrepreneurs. VERDICT A worthwhile addition for
public and school libraries." - BARBARA AUERBACH, NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLS
