Good Reads for Kids

I've read three books for kids recently that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Gary Paulsen's Lawn Boy was delightful - what's not to like when a 12 year old boy, looking to make a bit of money to repair his bicycle tire, ends up running his own, very successful business. Throw in a crazy grandmother, a hippie stockbroker and a fighter name Johnny Pow and you've got yourself a good story (in less than a 100 pages for the reluctant readers out there). Having just discovered Lawn Boy I was happy to see Lawn Boy Returns arrive with our latest shipment of books. It is equally good - all of the same characters plus some good old fashioned bad guys. Pure fun.



I also picked up Knots in My YoYo String, Jerry Spinelli's memoir of growing up in Pennsylvania. His language is simple while his descriptions place you right in the middle of his neighborhood. Good stuff from the author of Maniac Magee, Loser, Star Girl and a handful more.