Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous (Cookies & Milk #2)

by Shawn Amos (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Cookies & Milk

This joyful and heartfelt sequel to the NAACP Image Award-winning Cookies & Milk is a story of fame, self-confidence, and second chances, based on author Shawn Amos's memories of growing up the son of Wally "Famous" Amos.

After the overnight mega success of his dad's cookie store, twelve-year-old Ellis Johnson is on top of the world. He's met celebrities, strangers stop "the Cookie Kid" on the street, and he's even headed to NYC to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with his dad. Ellis is ready for his star turn, playing harmonica on national television--until his big break turns into the most embarrassing moment of his life.

Ellis's confidence bubble has officially burst, and he tries to keep a low profile at school. To make matters worse, Ellis's dad is going gaga for a new girlfriend, and DJ Wishbone is pushed out of his radio station--and takes over Ellis's place in the store. Can Ellis help those he loves, carve out a place for himself in Dad's new life, and recover his confidence? This charming semi-autobiographic novel proves that anything is possible with good music, good friends, loving family, and great cookies.

Don't miss Ellis's first adventure in Cookies and Milk!

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Kirkus Reviews

Full of heart and humor.... A wholesome story that bridges generations.

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Shawn Amos
As a kid, award-winning author Shawn Amos helped his dad, Wally "Famous" Amos, open the world's first chocolate chip cookie store on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Formosa Avenue in Hollywood, California. Shawn is now a dad himself to three great kids, and he sings and plays harmonica as blues singer "The Reverend Shawn Amos." Cookies & Milk is his first novel. He invites you to visit him online at ShawnAmos.com/author.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780759556836
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
October 20, 2023
Series
Cookies & Milk
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV016000 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | General
JUV050000 - Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
Library of Congress categories
African Americans
Fathers and sons
Family life
Fame
Novels

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