Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World

By Mildred Pitts Walter, Catherine Stock (Illustrator)

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
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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.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1987)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
18,292
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
177
Publication
Published
March 9, 2010
First published
January 1, 1986
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061958915

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