A Week of Shenanigans (Rica Baptista)
by Janet Costa Bates (Author) Gladys Jose (Illustrator)
Rica can't wait for Adventure Week with her grandfather! But when Grampy arrives with a sprained ankle, can they make their own fun at home instead?
Rica Baptista is living the good life. Grampy, the best Grampy of all Grampies, is coming to visit, and Adventure Week, the best week of all weeks, is finally here. Rica doesn't yet know if they will bounce on trampolines, go horseback riding, or even tour Fenway Park and watch the Red Sox play, but she knows they will have the best time ever.
When Grampy hobbles into the house on crutches, however, Rica worries that this year's Adventure Week will be adventure-less. So she pulls out all the stops with the help of her best friend, Laini (who surely has eaten enough cachupa to be at least part Cape Verdean like Rica), from organizing a family talent show to secretly planning a whole day of playing cards and eating candy. Will it be enough to keep this year's Adventure Week from being a total flop?
A sweet story of making memories during an unexpected stay-venture, sprinkled with funny and cute family moments.
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Gr 2-4--In this series sequel, Rica's ready for Grampy's arrival and can't wait for their upcoming Adventure Week. She's excited about what he'll surprise her and her best friend Laini with in terms of activities. When Grampy arrives with a sprained ankle, Rica's seriously disappointed. She records her hopes in her prayer journal before heading to bed that night. The next morning, she, Grampy, and Laini try to make the best of things by planning a "StayVenture Week." Cartoons, Cards, and Candy Day starts out well, but goes sour when they eat so much candy they get sick. Talent, Twins, and Trail Mix Day provides plenty of enjoyment--until the twins spread chocolate over everything! And the Escapade Extraordinaire doesn't even get off the ground. Just as the girls decide the week's been a failure, Grampy reminds them of the fun they've had and that memories of great jokes, funny outfits, and great company can make up for a lot. VERDICT A delightful book full of funny moments, great relationships, and learning opportunities for Rica and Laini. A first purchase.--Heidi Grange
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JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
