Jack and Noah's Big Day: The Summer When Everything Happened Just Like No One Had Imagined

When two 8-year-old boys decided to make their summer vacation more interesting, their parents didn’t give it a second thought. But that was before their neighborhood was upset by police cars, television reporters and a warning from the County Health Department. Individually, those things and maybe even the elephants, exploding house or slushie machine might not have been news. But when all this happened in one summer, in one neighborhood, there had to be something, or someone, seriously crazy. Jay Slagle's debut novel is perfect for readers for readers ages 7 through 12. While the characters encounter countless problems, their motives are always sincere. Along the way, the characters (and the readers) learn about charity, responsibility and persistence. It's a fun-loving romp with two boys who eventually figure out that planning 'the coolest birthday party ever' will take a lot of help from their family and friends.