Judith Clarke
248 pgs
Front Street (2007)
Subject Matter: Grandparents, brothers, sisters, family problems, racism
Lonnie is denounced by his grandfather when he cannot keep himself in school. When Pop's birthday comes closer and Lonnie has been able to get his life straightened out a little, Nan decides it is time for a family party, hoping to bring her husband and her only grandson back together. Lily is the sister who has everything together and when Nan suggests a party Lily is skeptical. The idea grows on her, however, and she does her best to get Lonnie to her grandparents. Her mother works in a day home and has a habit of bringing home clients when their families need a little break. Lily makes her promise not to do this anymore, though as the party comes closer and closer it is apparent that there is one old woman who someone is going to have to take care of. Lonnie's girlfriend, Clara, is Chinese and Lonnie is afraid that Pop will not accept her, as Pop believes the only true and good human form to be a 'true Aussie.' With these complications piling up Lily is beginning to doubt if this party will be a celebration or a wreck.
Review: A good book about stereotypes and family and families being brought back together.
Now You Know: This is a clean and friendly book
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