Amistad Books for Young Readers, 2010-09-03
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
Catherine Stock, Illustrator
Paperback
SKU:9780061958915
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Justin’s summer at his grandfather’s ranch challenges him to reconsider his notions about hard work and responsibility. Through fishing, fence-mending, and baking, he discovers that growth comes through effort and humility. This gentle story celebrates the virtues of family, cooperation, and perseverance in a boy’s journey toward maturity.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 3.6
Age Range • 8-12
Pages • 144
Subjects • Sex role • Grandfathers • Ranch life • African Americans • Families • Family life
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Blended Families • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books • Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food • Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural • Juvenile Fiction | Places | Middle East • Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States • Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams • Juvenile Fiction | Art • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Marriage & Divorce
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
Ten-year-old Justin hates that his sisters and his mama are always fussing at him. They make him feel stupid because he can't clean his room or cook. But why should he? He'd rather be outside playing. After all, cooking and cleaning is just "women's work." That's why Justin is glad when his grandfather invites him back to his ranch for the summer. Justin is sure he can get away from all the women and do some actual "men's work," such as cleaning fish, mending fences, and riding horses. But back at the ranch, Justin learns some unexpected lessons and soon realizes that anyone can do anything once they learn how.
