Adventures with Ragweed
By Linda Lou Crosby
Genre: YA, Short Stories, Adventure
SYNOPSIS:
Adventures with Ragweed is a
collection of humorous short stories filled with adventure and family themes.
Ragweed is a tribute to the whimsical part of each of us. Follow this young
teen and her best friend, Marney as they travel to Mexico for a fishing trip
where the family is to shoot a pilot for a television show instead find
themselves in an unexpected sea storm. Laugh out loud as Ragweed takes on the
tennis elite at the country club or attempts to rearrange their perfectly cut
lawns. Always one to learn new things, this young freckled face gal with the
unruly blonde hair builds a float, rides a horse and grows a garden. Each task
done with her own unique vies of the world. These stories are meant to
entertain. It's difficult to narrow it down to one specific genre as the book
is a collection of short stories suitable for young adults as well as for an
older crowd with a sense of humor. Family Relationships, Friendships, Essays
and Humor are categories all presented within the pages of this book. May you
enjoy each tale as much as Ragweed enjoyed living the adventures.
MY REVIEW:
Adventures with Ragweed is fun, light read. I think Ragweed is an awesome mix of Ramona
Quimby, Pippi Longstocking, and Dennis the Menace. She has the BEST ideas, but
carrying them out doesn’t always work out in her favor or for the people around
her.
This
short story collection has a great variety of Ragweed adventures. I was
particularly fond of Ragweed Makes Compost. It is a perfect example of young
Ragweed’s good intentions of doing something helpful, but ending in a hilarious
misadventure.
I
think this collection is perfect middle grade readers, although I am sure
anyone young at heart would enjoying the read.
AUTHOR BIO:
Linda Lou Crosby is a video producer, storyteller and former
professional athlete. Like Ragweed, she has a unique approach to life. Ragweed
is a part of herself she wanted to share with others. Linda Lou has a great
sense of humor and likes to laugh and make others laugh too.
She currently lives with her husband in Montana and California
where on clear days you can find her fishing, hunting or hiking.
Links:
Website: http://ragweedadventures.com/
Paperback: http://amzn.to/1iDHpDS
Kindle http://amzn.to/1iDGX8L
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