Lemons

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 6, 2017

Review

What does one do with lemons? Our heroin Lemonade used to know but since the loss of her mother and move to nowhere she is somewhat lost. This book is both a great adventure and a sad story of overwhelming loss. Two preteens with deep scars befriend each other and with the help of their community begin to dig out of their emotional "quicksand". Not only is this a fast and entertaining read but it is also a hanky book that will tear hearts in pieces. Savage has written this for those who grieve and for those who care for children dealing with grief.

Contained are two plots that play well with each other and bring understanding, compassion, and love to the forefront. Parent/child book groups should add this to their list and guidance counselors need this book in their offices. Give this to all Bigfoot believers and offer to those who don't believe yet. Lemons belongs in intermediate schools and on public library shelves.

Overall Book Score: very good