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Description
Keegan and Alex are the only kids in Leamington who haven't volunteered to help out with the town's annual tomato festival.
In an attempt to teach them a sense of responsibility, their fathers put them in charge of the tomato toss. The boys decide it's their responsibility to add a little excitement to the event. They exchange the traditional wooden targets for human targets and, before they know it, they are running the most popular event at the fair. The excitement may be too much for the sleepy town and soon the tomato toss is taken to the streets.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Contributor Notes
Eric Walters is the popular author of dozens of books for juveniles and young adults, including Laggan Lard Butts in the Orca Currents series and House Party and Juice in the Orca Soundings series. Eric lives in Mississauga, Ontario.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Editorial Reviews
"Quick and fun read."
— The Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG)
"With its witty dialogue, this short novel is perfect for YAs of all reading levels."
— KLIATT
"Reluctant readers will be sure to devour every chapter...Recommended."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"The main characters' well-drawn friendship and their silly hijinks make this an entertaining, quick read."
— The Horn Book Guide
