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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureWillow Creek, California • 1970s
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Friendship•
Emotions/Behavior: Courage•
World History2017
Crown Books for Young Readers
Middle grade
8-12 years
630L
In Lemons by Melissa Savage, 10-year-old Lemonade Liberty Witt moves to rural Willow Creek to live with her grandfather, Charlie, following the death of her mother. She forms a new bond with Charlie and befriends a local boy, Tobin Sky. Together, they investigate Bigfoot sightings, navigate their personal grief, and discover new love and resilience, honoring the importance of names and legacy within their tight-knit community. The book discusses the death of a family member, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Heartwarming
Emotional
Bittersweet
Hopeful
Nostalgic
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In Lemons by Melissa Savage, reviewers appreciate the heartfelt story of friendship, coping with loss, and the charming Bigfoot mystery. The protagonist's growth and the realistic portrayal of grief resonate well. However, some critics find the pacing slow and the plot predictable. Overall, it’s praised for its emotional depth and engaging characters.
Readers who enjoy Lemons by Melissa Savage are typically middle-grade students who appreciate heartfelt stories featuring young protagonists on a quest. Fans of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and Hoot by Carl Hiaasen will relish the blend of adventure, mystery, and emotional depth.
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Lemonade's outspoken new best friend and fellow Bigfoot investigator, who runs the Bigfoot Detectives Inc. agency and becomes an integral part of Lemonade’s new life in Willow Creek.
Lemonade's grandfather who appears gruff at first but proves to be loving and supportive, helping Lemonade learn about her mother’s past while coping with his own grief.
An elderly woman in Willow Creek known for her Bigfoot sightings, she provides comfort and wisdom to Lemonade while sharing stories of Lemonade's mother.
Tobin’s mother and a nurse, acting as a caring figure for Lemonade, with her optimism and shared history with Lemonade’s mother offering additional support.
Tobin’s father, whose mysterious absence plays a pivotal part in the story’s exploration of family and hope.
320
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureWillow Creek, California • 1970s
•
Friendship•
Emotions/Behavior: Courage•
World History2017
Crown Books for Young Readers
Middle grade
8-12 years
630L
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