Mix together a used food truck, a road trip that doesn't exactly go as planned, and a lot of pie, and you have the recipe for this sweet middle grade series starter brimming with humor, heart, and a family you'll fall in love with. Perfect for readers who gobbled down The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeeks of 141st Street.
Erin Soderberg Downing has written more than fifty books (some as Erin Soderberg) for kids, tweens, and young adults, including series like The Quirks and Puppy Pirates, and others. Erin is a former children's book editor, and she also worked at Nickelodeon.
"Memories and loss juxtapose with curious slices of American
roadside kitsch, adding up to a life-affirming, nostalgic adventure
with an uplifting finale. The Great Peach Experiment is a cheering
middle grade novel about a family’s madcap project that includes
subtle lessons about overcoming grief."—Foreword Reviews
"Many, many mishaps and adventures follow the Peaches through their
Midwest foray, each relayed with understated insight, while the
adroit characterization of the self-absorbedly neglectful dad is
heart-rending. On occasion, the plot twists veer to the
delightfully quirky, and the whole tale is filled with both
authenticity and originality. . . . Both bittersweet and uplifting;
simply sparkles with life." —Kirkus Reviews
"This coming-of-age novel delves deep into the feelings of all
three Peach children and the aftermath of losing such an integral
person in the family. . . . A solid purchase for libraries where
novels dealing with grief, family, and finding one’s voice are
needed."—School Library Journal
"readers looking for a pleasing family-themed outing may appreciate
the flavor of the Peaches." —The Bulletin of the Center for
Children’s Books
"In an enjoyable and accessible middle-grade novel, a grieving
family travels the Midwest in a food truck--though they have zero
experience--on a journey back to wholeness." —Shelf Awareness
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