num_pages: 320
description: Its a summer of family friendship and fun fiascos in this semi-autobiographical novel thats as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie. Eleven-year-old Ellis Johnson dreamed of spending the summer of 1976 hanging out with friends listening to music and playing his harmonica. Instead hell be sleeping on a lumpy pullout in Dads sad little post-divorce bungalow and helping bring Dads latest far-fetched sure-to-fail idea to life: opening the worlds first chocolate chip cookie store. They have six weeks to perfect their recipe get a ramshackle A-frame on Hollywoods Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape and bring in customers. But of course nothing is as easy as Dad makes it sound even with Grandma along for the ride. Like she says they have to GITget it togetherand make things work. Along the way Ellis discovers a family mystery he is determined to solve the power of community and new faith in himself. Partially based on Shawn Amoss own experiences growing up the son of Wally Famous Amos in a mostly white area and packed with humor heart and fun illustrations this debut novel sings with the joy of self-discovery unconditional love and belonging.
language: English
title: Cookies & Milk
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers