Crunch

By Leslie Connor

Gas runs out, chaos ensues. Can Dewey manage the bike shop and solve a mystery before it's too late?

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336 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When gas runs dry, Dewey Marriss faces a whirlwind. Managing the family bike shop, he must juggle customer demands and care for his siblings. But when bike parts vanish, Dewey suspects a thief. Can he uncover the truth without causing more chaos, or will the mystery derail his plans? With his parents stranded far away, Dewey and his sister Lil must navigate this crisis alone. Will they rise to the challenge, or will the crunch prove too much to handle?

From the publisher

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 ChoiceCrunch 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)

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