Partially based on Shawn Amos's 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. Along the way, Ellis discovers a family mystery he is determined to solve, the power of community, and new faith in himself. Like she says, they have to GIT-get it together-and make things work. Its a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this semi-autobiographical novel thats as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie. They have six weeks to perfect their recipe, get a ramshackle A-frame on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape, and bring in customers.īut of course, nothing is as easy as Dad makes it sound, even with Grandma along for the ride. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022. Instead, he'll be sleeping on a lumpy pullout in Dad's sad little post-divorce bungalow and helping bring Dad's latest far-fetched, sure-to-fail idea to life: opening the world's first chocolate chip cookie store. : Cookies & Milk (Cookies & Milk, 1) (9780759556775) by Amos, Shawn and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices.

He dreamed of spending the summer of 1976 hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing his harmonica. It's a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this semi-autobiographical novel that's as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie.Įleven-year-old Ellis Johnson has the summertime blues.

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