First published 1988
It's the last day of summer, and best friends J.D. and Hutto have a plan: make it the most perfect day ever. But as they race to cross off every item on their bucket list, unexpected roadblocks keep getting in their way. From a malfunctioning lawn mower to a mischievous dog, one disaster after another threatens to ruin their grand finale. Can the boys salvage their epic day, or will the clock run out on their carefree childhood?
Genres: fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
159 pages · Paperback · Yearling