Full of Beans

ISBN: 055351038X

Author: Holm, Jennifer L.

Condition: New

Winner of the Scott O'Dell AwardFive Starred Reviews!A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016Grown-ups lie. Thats one truth Beans knows for sure. He and his gang know how to spot a whopper a mile away, because they are the savviest bunch of barefoot conchs (that means locals) in all of Key West. Not that Beans really minds; its 1934, the middle of the Great Depression. With no jobs on the island, and no money anywhere, who can really blame the grown-ups for telling a few tales? Besides, Beans isnt anyones fool. In fact, he has plans. Big plans. And the consequences might surprise even Beans himself.Return to the wonderful world of Newbery Honor Book Turtle in Paradise through the eyes of Turtles cousin Beans!"A surprising coming-of-age story with a remarkably honest message." -The New York Times"[Holm] captures this colorful slice of Depression history with her usual vivacious wit. . . . Children will love Beans." -Shelf Awareness, Starred"A novel as entertaining as the motion pictures [Beans] loves to see."-The Horn Book Magazine, StarredInspired by actual events, Holms talent for writing historical fiction is on full display. . . . Interesting family and small-town dynamics further enrich this fascinating account of a young boys life in Floridas Recovery Key. -Booklist, Starred"Filled with humor, heart, and warmth." -Kirkus Review, Starred"Entertaining and illuminating historical fiction." -Publishers Weekly, Starred