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May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9781524765989 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524765958 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524765965 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524765972 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Sep 10, 2019 | 354 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9781524765989 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524765958 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524765965 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524765972 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN 9780593104873 | Middle Grade (8-12)
354 Minutes
A quirky-funny book from the author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer about a boy whose plans for the summer go sideways when the ghost of his great-great-grandmother demands his attention.HD Schenk is a maker, and his plan for the summer is to build his own computer and enter it in the county fair. To earn money for parts, HD has promised to clear out his uncle’s overflowing basement. But there’s more in that basement than HD bargained for. On his first trip down there, a voice only he can hear starts talking to him. About…sauerkraut?Who knew the ghost of his great-great-grandmother was haunting an old pickling crock? She’s got a plan, too. She wants HD to help make her famous recipe for sauerkraut and enter it in the county fair so that she can be declared pickle queen.After some initial shock, HD is willing enough to help. This ghost is family, after all. But only HD can really see and hear his Oma, which is going to make it hard for her to win on her own…Kelly Jones spins a wonderfully goofy ghost tale that celebrates creative problem solving, family ties, and makers of every variety.
A new quirky-funny book from the author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer about a boy whose plans for the summer go sideways when the ghost of his great-great-grandmother demands his attention.HD Schenk is a maker–an inventor, someone who builds cool stuff. He’s got a plan for the summer: he’ll build his own computer and enter it in the county fair. Then everyone will know who he is and what he can do. To earn enough money for the parts he’ll need, HD has promised to clear out his uncle’s overflowing basement. No big deal, right? But there’s more in that basement than HD bargained for. On his first trip down there, a voice only he can hear starts talking to him. About…sauerkraut?Who knew the ghost of his great-great-grandmother was haunting an old pickling crock? She’s got a grand plan, too. She wants HD to help make her famous recipe for sauerkraut and enter it in the county fair so that she can be declared pickle queen.After some initial shock, HD is willing enough to help. This ghost is family, after all. But only HD can really see and hear his Oma, which is going to make it hard for her to win on her own…Kelly Jones spins a wonderfully goofy ghost tale that celebrates creative problem solving, family ties, and makers of every variety.
Once upon a time, KELLY JONES was a librarian and a bookseller. Now, she writes novels for young people and takes care of a few hilarious chickens. She’s the author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer; Are You… More about Kelly Jones
“A ghost story full of nuance and depth.” —Kirkus Reviews“This thoroughly quirky tale highlights the importance of mutual respect, community, and family heritage…. A ghost story about family heritage and obligations that will appeal to fans of family-driven, slice-of-life tales.” —School Library Journal“Ingenious, rascally, and still deeply empathic—will elicit knowing smiles.” —Publishers Weekly
Washington State Book Award NOMINEE 2020
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