Teri's Reviews > Sour Apples: A Novel for Those Who Hate to Read

What a charming, nostalgic, coming of age story. Set in the 70s, there are no smartphones or gaming consoles, just kids playing outside with friends and using their imaginations.

I always wanted a tree house, so I immediately related to Jimmy’s need to protect his own. He and his friends had me chuckling at some situations they get into – buying underwear (three boys briefs takes on a whole new meaning), that moment when Jimmy realizes girls aren’t quite as yucky as he’d thought, conspiracy theories concerning mothers and libraries. Jimmy’s imagination could arguably rival that of Ralphie’s in A Christmas Story.

The author does a wonderful job at capturing the humorous inner thoughts of an eleven-year-old boy. If you’re a baseball fan (Jimmy plans to be a famous pitcher) or a reader looking for a warm, cozy novel, pick up a copy of Sour Apples.