Lemons

Written by Melissa Savage

A young girl navigates a new life in a small town with her grandfather after her mother's passing.

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320 pages· 61,111 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Lemonade Witt, uprooted to Willow Creek after her mother's death, teams up with young Bigfoot enthusiast Tobin Sky. As they chase the legendary creature, they stumble upon hidden truths and forge an unexpected friendship. Can Lem find a way to embrace her new life amidst the mystery and adventure?

From the publisher

The search for Bigfoot gets juicy in this funny and touching story that’s perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo’s Flora &amp;amp; Ulysses and the movie Smallfoot! Lemonade Liberty Witt’s mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But Lem can’t possibly make lemonade out of her new life in Willow Creek, California–the Bigfoot Capital of the World–where she’s forced to live with a grandfather she’s never met after her mother passes away. Then she meets eleven-year-old Tobin Sky, the CEO of Bigfoot Detectives Inc., who is the sole Bigfoot investigator for their small town. After he invites Lem to be his assistant for the summer, they set out on an epic adventure to capture a shot of the elusive beast on film. But along the way, Lem and Tobin end up discovering more than they ever could have imagined. And Lem realizes that maybe she can make lemonade out of her new life after all. “Melissa Savage’s astoundingly good debut novel is packed with humor, mystery, friendship, family secrets, and even Bigfoot! I think you’ll love it, too.” –Karen Cushman, Newbery Medalist for The Midwife’s Apprentice

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