Book details
Lawn Boy Returns
Description
Gary Paulsen's funny follow-up to Lawn Boy is full of big surprises and big laughs.Lawn Boy says: The summer I was twelve, mowing lawns with Grandpa's old riding mower turned into big business. With advice from Arnold the stockbroker, I learned all about making money.Six weeks and hundred of thousands of dollars later, life got more complicated. You see, the prizefighter I sponsor, Joey Pow, won a big fight. And a TV interview made me famous. As Arnold says, ';Capitalism plus publicity equals monster commerce.' Even my best friends wanted a piece of the action. Meanwhile, some scary guys showed up at Joey's gym. . . .From the Hardcover edition.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Continuation of a Beloved Story: 'Lawn Boy Returns' picks up where 'Lawn Boy' left off, providing readers with the opportunity to continue following the young protagonist's entrepreneurial journey and the humorous situations he encounters.
- Valuable Life Lessons: Through the protagonist's experiences, readers can learn important lessons about financial literacy, personal responsibility, and the value of hard work, all presented in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers.
- Engaging and Relatable Writing: Gary Paulsen's writing style is known for being both entertaining and easy to relate to, making 'Lawn Boy Returns' a great choice for readers who enjoy stories that reflect real-life challenges and triumphs.
- Character Development: As a sequel, 'Lawn Boy Returns' provides further character development and depth, allowing readers to see the growth and changes in the protagonist as he navigates new challenges and opportunities.