"A flavored tale with a built-in community-service message that may encourage youthful entrepreneurial efforts-or at least kindness to bears." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

Take on community challenges with the power of friendship in Blueberry Bonanza, a chapter book for young activists!

Nicholas Preston, age 8, is a blueberry guy. Lately, that's been a very good thing, because the blueberry bushes his parents planted in their yard have been delivering more fruit than a family of four can pick...or eat! This summer, the crop is their biggest yet, but Nico has a plan to get the whole town involved!

If he can convince all his classmates to volunteer to pick the berries, he'll have plenty to sell to raise money for the Community Center and a park opening--but bear encounters, classmate trouble, and the town's crankiest resident make Nico's goals a little harder to reach. Find out how persistence, friendship, and maybe a little bit of magic help Nico turn his blues into blueberries in Blueberry Bonanza!

About the RACCOON RIVER KIDS ADVENTURES Series

No matter what your size, substantial change starts with a bit of courage, a good idea, and a little help from your friends. The RACCOON RIVER kids introduce early readers to the impact kids can have in their own communities. Whether it's uniting a town to save a building or just finding a home for a lost pup, the pint-sized pack always go big. The creative crew jump into action when they see a problem, inspiring young optimists to do likewise-or to just unwind with a light-hearted story.

Praise Raccoon River Kids

"With pluck and community spirit, the Raccoon River Kids get it done--another winner." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

"A great story for our fractured times...with its energetic writing and can-do attitude, this is sure to be a hit with readers." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

"The characters and the plot are empowering and inspirational for community-minded young entrepreneurs. VERDICT A worthwhile addition for public and school libraries." - BARBARA AUERBACH, NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLS