Groovy Robinson has a dream and a plan to go with it. She’s a foodie and she loves to cook. She helps out at a local restaurant and hopes to go to culinary (cooking) school someday with an inheritance left to her by her great-grandma.
Much to Groovy’s surprise, her own father is arrested right in front of her. His crime? Taking her inheritance and gambling it away. How did he get caught? Groovy’s exasperated mother turned him in herself. Groovy is hurt, mad and confused. And then there’s Groovy’s friend Frankie. He’s got his own parent problems. He lives with his stepbrother because his mother ran off and only sends him an occasional postcard.
Aren’t the grown-ups supposed to act right? Groovy and Frankie are left with each other to try to figure out how to love these grown-ups – these parents – that are far from perfect. A really powerful story of two real families with real problems and two friends that help each other learn to forgive. Author: Kathryn Fitzmaurice
- Look Inside The Year the Swallows Came Early
- Kathryn Fitzmaurice Official Website
- IMCPL Info Guide for Kids Dig In: Books that Cook!
Today is the Indianapolis 500 Kids Day. It’s from Noon – 4pm on Monument Circle Downtown. It’s Free! Batman and Robin will perform throughout the day. You can also do race crafts, pick up prizes and princess sashes, get your face painted, watch clowns, meet local team mascots and more.
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