Lemons

Melissa Savage
47 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 2017

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Book Brief

Melissa Savage

Lemons

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

Willow Creek, California • 1970s

Theme
Family

•

Friendship

•

Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Topic
Grief & Death

•

World History
First Publication Year

2017

Publisher

Crown Books for Young Readers

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,368 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lemons?

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.

4.2

3,368 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

The 10-year-old protagonist who, after losing her mother, moves to Willow Creek to live with her grandfather and uncovers much about her family and herself through a summer of unexpected adventures.

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.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

Willow Creek, California • 1970s

Theme
Family

•

Friendship

•

Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Topic
Grief & Death

•

World History
First Publication Year

2017

Publisher

Crown Books for Young Readers

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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