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ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Thomas Tosi
Illustrated by Meaghan Tosi
Ages 8-12 | 284 Pages
Publisher: Dooney Press | ISBN-13 : 978-1954782013
Publisher’s Synopsis: Why would anyone need six thousand doughnuts?
Big family…little house… Fifth-grader Abe Mitchell is fed up with sharing. All he wants is something to call his own. And he just might get it when he finds a loophole in the fine print of a doughnut shop coupon. Abe thinks it entitles him to a fresh-baked mountain of crullers, dunkers, and chocolate-frosteds. But cashing in means war with Marlene Paczki, the daughter of the doughnut shop owner and Abe’s new crush.
PURCHASE LINKS
https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781954782013
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Thomas Tosi is a writer/filmmaker who, together with his wife, Heidi, has produced an award-winning children’s website, educational multimedia games, and dramatic films which have aired on national television, PBS affiliate stations, and screened in numerous film festivals. He was born and raised in New Hampshire, where he and Heidi still reside. He takes pride in the fact that they now live in a solar-powered home where they grow and can organic vegetables.
For more information visit thomastosi.com.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Meaghan Tosi, after being born on April Fools’ Day in New Hampshire, has collected a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. She illustrated this book and the graphic novel Squashed alongside author Thomas Tosi. She has also self-published DWEEDY: The Imagined Adventures of My Deceased Cat. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, for the art, coffee shops, vegan food, and the constantly lingering smell of rain.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Wednesday, May 19, 2021The Children’s Book ReviewA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Thursday, May 20, 2021Lisa’s ReadingA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Friday, May 21, 2021Life Is What It’s CalledA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Monday, May 24, 2021Shooting Stars MagA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2021Crafty Moms ShareA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2021icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Friday, May 28, 2021Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Monday, May 31, 2021A Dream Within A DreamA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2021Lille Punkin’A book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Wednesday, June 2, 2021J.R.s Book ReviewsA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Thursday, June 3, 2021Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Friday, June 4, 2021The Fairview ReviewA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
| Monday, June 6, 2021Glass of Wine, Glass of MilkA book review ofSix Thousand Doughnuts |
My Review
This is just the type of book that children will love to read again and again. The children will be drawn to the cute illustrations with the funny expressions. There is nothing more enticing to middle grade boys and girls than this silly kind of humor.
The story is narrated by a little boy named Abe who has a big family and a small house. He has three sisters and twin brothers. They’re all forced to live upstairs in the attic room, because their cousin Celia is moving in. She’s a college student who lost her dorm room and takes the girl’s room. They all end up together with a sheet curtain hanging between the two sides of the room.
Abe’s dad has a cup of coffee with a peel-off reward for a free doughnut. On the back of the reward card some legal words say that it is the equivalent of 1/20th of a penny. Abe comes up with the idea that this means he should be able to buy 6,000 doughnuts with only $3. He and his student-lawyer cousin show up at the doughnut store and try to cash in. The owner says no and and after some arguing the owners daughter, Marlene throws doughnuts at Abe. Then, everyone in the restaurant gets involved in a huge food fight.
After a video of this food fight goes viral, the Judge Sally tv show offers to bring the two sides on to settle the argument. Celia is going to serve as Abe’s lawyer. The doughnut shop owner has a lawyer given to him by the doughnut store chain, and they are countersuing Abe. This could turn out well or it could be a disaster. What do you think will happen? You’ll want to get this one for your children or grandchildren, because it’s really funny!
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a hardcover Six Thousand Doughnuts prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of Six Thousand Doughnuts, autographed by Thomas Tosi
- A high-quality ceramic Six Thousand Doughnuts diner mug featuring the Sweetly Crisp doughnuts logo.
Three (3) grand winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of Six Thousand Doughnuts, autographed by Thomas Tosi
The giveaway begins May 19, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends June 19, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
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My favorite doughnut is a fresh glazed doughnut
This sounds like a really good read!