Sour Apples

A Novel For Those Who Hate to Read

By: Paul Jantzen

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Paperback | 19 September 2024

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Paperback
220 Pages

Age
13 - 18

Grade
07 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.27

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"A realistic, visceral portrayal of a boy's coming-of-age." -Kirkus Reviews

âImagine, if you will, an eleven-year-old boy with an imagination so powerful that he uses it like others would use a compass. Our hero, Jimmy Hamilton, loses his fort on three separate occasions all in the span of one summer. He must battle both his wits and unwanted squatters. He comes to discover each new unwanted tenant proves more difficult to evict than the last. His plans have a modicum of success but each come with unintended consequences.

âAdding to the mix of that imagination and his antics to win back his fort, the prettiest girl his age, a baseball diamond, a groundhog, a snapping turtle, and the town vagrant and Jimmy soon finds his summer adventure is more than he bargained for.

Sour Apples is a humorous young adult adventure of a very clever young boy who thinks he can outwit the best of them. His antics are riveting and could one day make Jimmy a legend. Paul Jantzen has masterfully written his debut novel, a tale of mischief and antics that will grab the reader from the very first page.

âContinue what you just started, and join Jimmy Hamilton in navigating his summer of adventure.

Industry Reviews

Literary Titan Gold Book Award

Readers Favorite Five Star Award

Literary Global Finalist Young Adult Fiction

Hawthorne Prize Short List

"Sour Apples is a delightful read that captures the essence of childhood with warmth and authenticity...This book is particularly well-suited for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories and anyone looking to relive the magical moments of their youth." ~Literary Titans

"Jantzen's brilliant storytelling, combined with rich and detailed depictions of scenes, takes your mind to the suspense and adventures that very often lead to hilarious situations." ~Readers' Favorite

"After the summer of 1975, life will never be the same for Jimmy, a small-town boy, in this YA novel... A realistic, visceral portrayal of a boy's coming-of-age." ~Kirkus Review

"Paul Jantzen's debut novel is not just a story; it's an exhilarating escapade that captures the essence of youthful curiosity and the thrill of daring exploits." ~Midwest Book Review

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