By the award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for
the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor. Muliple award winner:
Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book * Smithsonian Magazine Notable
Book for Children * Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice
Crunch asks: What might happen if the earth's supply of gas runs out?
It's a perfect classroom read to spark discussions about energy
conservation and the future of our planet.
Dewey Marriss is stuck in a crunch. He never guessed that the gas pumps
would run dry the same week he promised to manage the family's
bicycle-repair business. Suddenly everyone needs a bike. And nobody
wants to wait.
Meanwhile, the crunch has stranded Dewey's parents far up north. It's up
to Dewey and his older sister, Lil, to look after their younger siblings
and run the bike shop all on their own. To top things off, Dewey
discovers that bike parts are missing from the shop. He's sure he knows
who's responsible--or does he? Will exposing the thief only make more
trouble for Dewey and his siblings?
"Charming and original." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)