Spring Sprouts

Pee Wee Scouts #9

by Judy Delton

WIith a brand-new badge up for grabs, the Scouts set out to learn where their food comes from. Molly wants a garden of her own, so she gives her seeds plenty of sunlight, water, and . . . conversation? And while she waits for her veggies to sprout, a trip to a local farm turns out to be a lot funnier—and muddier—than any of the Scouts expected.

The sun is shining. The flowers are blooming. And the Pee Wees are ready to get their hands dirty!

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books

80 pages, Paperback

First published December 16, 2010

About the author

Born on May 6th in St. Paul, Minnesota, Judy Delton lived in her hometown for most of her life. She wrote more than one hundred books for children, including the popular Pee Wee Scouts series, which sold more than seven million copies. Her writing was often compared to Beverly Cleary or Carolyn Haywood for her ability to capture the essence of childhood.

For many years, Ms. Delton taught writing classes in her home. Today, those writers are having their own books published and remember her forthright instruction and critique with appreciation. Many writers have benefited from her handbook, The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

Ms. Delton had four children and decided to quit teaching so she could stay home and raise them. Writing prolifically was her way of supporting her family. She died very suddenly of a blood infection in December of 2001. Her legions of friends and all those she taught were greatly saddened.

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains lots of humor that would appeal to an 8 year old. I was looking for early chapter books for first graders, but this series is definitely for older children. This 80 page book is more than 6000 words. I can see it doing well with students at the end of second grade, or throughout third grade. The author grew up in Minnesota, and that connection was felt in this book.