Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World

Written by Mildred Pitts Walter · Illustrated by Catherine Stock

A summer at Grandpa's ranch challenges Justin's views on 'men's work.'

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144 pages· 18,292 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 620L

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Bookroo's summary

Justin escapes to his grandfather's ranch, eager to embrace 'men's work' and leave chores behind. But as he tackles tasks like mending fences and riding horses, he discovers surprising lessons about capability and gender roles. Can Justin learn that anyone can master any skill with the right mindset? This summer might just change his perspective forever.

From the publisher

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.