Dinner at the Brake Fast

Dinner at the Brake Fast is a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade story about road-trip mishaps, unexpected friendship, family love, anxiety, and one unforgettable rooster. Tacoma Jones loves working at her family's roadside diner, the Brake Fast. But when her dad has one of his bad days, Tacoma decides to brighten things up by planning the best dinner the state of Washington has ever seen — and by stealing back his prized photograph from her nemesis, Crocodile Kyle. With help from a stranded tour-bus kid and even her school nemesis, Tacoma's plan turns into a funny, chaotic, and touching adventure full of small-town surprises. Features: Heartfelt middle grade novel Funny story about friendship, family, and bravery Features a roadside diner, a stolen photograph, and a wild heist Gently explores parental depression and anxiety Includes quirky small-town characters and road-trip mishaps Great for fans of The Science of Unbreakable Things and The First Rule of Punk Encourages empathy, courage, and understanding Perfect for independent readers and classroom libraries

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