About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is on the cusp of a long break and is buzzing with the restless, ambitious energy of summer. It is the perfect choice for a child who feels the pressure to make every moment count or who is navigating the sometimes messy, always intense dynamics of a close-knit best-friendship. Jerry Spinelli captures that specific childhood feeling of wanting to create a legendary, perfect day where nothing goes wrong. The story follows J.D. Kidd and his best friend Pete as they plan their version of an absolutely perfect day in their small town. As they navigate their list of goals, from eating the perfect snack to finding the ultimate adventure, they encounter the realistic hiccups of life. It explores themes of loyalty, the value of simple pleasures, and the realization that perfection isn't always about things going according to plan. This is a lighthearted, humorous, and nostalgic read that celebrates the independence of middle grade years.
