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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 7 hour read
Jelly Bean Summer
By Joyce Magnin
Joyce escapes to the roof, finding unexpected friendship and challenges that test family bonds.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 295 ratings
272 pages· 49,235 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Joyce escapes her chaotic family by living on the roof, seeking peace and solitude. But when she spots Brian on a neighboring roof, their shared struggles with family loss forge an unexpected friendship. Together, they plan a UFO display to fix Brian's brother's truck, drawing even Joyce's skeptical sister, Elaine, into their scheme. As summer unfolds, Joyce must navigate new friendships and family tensions, leading to a summer of unforgettable discoveries and challenges.
From the publisher
Joyce has had it with her family (especially with UFO-sighting Elaine who loves her guinea pig more than her own sister). Her solution? Move out of the house and pitch a tent on the roof for the summer. But when she spots a boy watching her from a neighboring roof she’s stunned-and intrigued. Brian recently lost his brother, and the two instantly bond over their messed-up families. To help Brian repair his brother’s truck, they concoct a scheme to build and sell tickets to a UFO display. Even Elaine agrees to help… until unexpected events test the limits of Joyce’s family ties.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 49,235
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 570L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 195307
Publication
- Published
- April 15, 2018
- First published
- May 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781492660842
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