Parent Problem Solver: Kirkus & Best of 2017

“winning debut”

Clara underlined these parts

Kirkus introduced Dewey as a fifth-grade fixer with a secret office and a growing clientele of kids whose parents need help. The review emphasized the comic range of cases, Dewey's methodical investigations, Clara Cottonwood's wisdom and cookies, and the fantasy of having a capable peer available for consultation.

The review also recognized the book's central turn: Dewey is excellent at helping other children with their parents, but eventually has to confront a parent problem of his own.

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• Release date: August 1, 2017
• ISBN: 978-1-944995-16-4
• Publisher: Amberjack Publishing
• Kirkus review posted online: May 9, 2017
• Kirkus issue: June 1, 2017

One more thing Clara circled

Kirkus later included Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver on its 2017 middle-grade school and friendship best-books list.