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John Bloom and the Victory Garden is the rollicking tale of 3 boys at the dawn of America's involvement in WWII. John Bloom, and his best friends Joe and Chewie live, play, and get into adventures in 1940's era Appleside, NJ. Because children are generally joyful and tend to put more importance on the goings-on of their own worlds than those of grown-ups, the events of the war are woven into the boy's daily lives. Along the way, a bitter and cynical old man is drawn into their hijinks, and contributes his own joy to the lives of these 3.
Chapter One invites the reader to join John and his friends in Appleside, NJ on the afternoon of December 6th, 1941. Through newspaper headlines and radio bulletins, the boys learn about the incredible events of the war- beginning with the attack on Hawaii by the Empire of Japan. As the story moves along, John and his friends learn that everyone- not just soldiers- can make a difference. They learn that commitment leads to ultimate success and that taking a seemingly insurmountable task one step at a time will make that task simple. John, Joe and Chewie learn about where their food comes from, and how important good food is to the Allies overseas.
John Bloom and the Victory Garden is not just a story of Homefront USA during WWII. Its about faith, endurance and sturdy values that transcend time and cultural differences. It's about accepting tough times, struggle and adversity and overcoming them anyway. It's about seeing the humor in life, and helping others to see the humor too.
But mostly, they just have a gut-busting great time!
- Sales Rank: #1752948 in eBooks
- Published on: 2014-10-27
- Released on: 2014-10-27
- Format: Kindle eBook
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
John Bloom and the Victory Garden
By Amazon Customer
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
BRIEF RECAP:
The story centers around three boys (John, Joe, and Chewie), all age ten, who are friends and live in the same small farming town community of Appleside, New Jersey. Up until December 7, 1941, the boys’ life consists of mischievous neighborhood pranks, and basically just being rambunctious ten year old boys. However, their mindsets, and life as they know it, suddenly change when they receive news of Japan bombing Pearl Harbor. Feeling patriotic and protective of America, the boys consider joining President Roosevelt’s efforts in supporting the cause against the enemy invasion. The boys decide to form a club called the ABC Club—the Appleside Boys Club. Although not initially certain what their efforts will entail with the club, they make an attempt at being good Samaritans around the community; only their efforts as good Samaritans are challenged by the likes of their grumpy ninety year old neighbor Mr. Hutchins. Eventually, Mr. Hutchins and John form a special bond and mutual respect for one another despite their age difference.
PROS:
The story took me back in time to the days when my friends and I were young, rambunctious, and looking for ways to satisfy our mischievous appetites for adventure around the neighborhood. And as much as I cringed at the thought of these boys possessing a “rabbit skull” as a souvenir, I vaguely remember the thought that I too possessed a rabbit’s foot when I was younger; for what purpose besides “luck” I don’t recall. Anyway, it was a feel good story about three young friends and their way of contributing to the wartime effort in their own special way, all the while staying true to themselves and being just simply…boys. It is also a story about an unlikely bond formed between a young boy and an old man during a time when the nation’s security was compromised by war.
The illustration map of Appleside, New Jersey shown in the beginning of the book was also a plus as it gave me a perspective of the small town and where the boys lived in relation to one another and their neighbors.
I also liked at the end of the read, the author shared recipes of dishes that were mentioned and woven throughout the story. The recipes included were: a Shepherd’s Pie, Egg Custard, Apple Crumble, a Lemon Pound Cake, and Buttered Noodles.
CONS:
There were several instances where certain groups were mentioned that I felt were unnecessary to the story and could easily have been left out; such as the many references to Hitler and The Hitler Youth (also Freemasons and Eastern Star Ladies were referenced). Although I understand the historical aspect of it, I felt the repeated mentions did not adequately lend itself to the story at hand. What I also found a bit confusing was John’s loathe of Hitler and everything he stood for, yet he seemed to admire and want to emulate The Hitler Youth, so much so that that is where he got the idea to create a boys club. My apologies if that was not the author's intention, but that is how I interpreted it.
Also, the “victory garden” aspect of the story was not developed enough in my opinion. I am guessing that based on how the book ended there will be more reference to the victory garden in book two?
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Overall I enjoyed the read and would recommend it to middle grade students; specifically geared towards young males.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Powerful WWII Story for Middle-graders - History, Food, and Coming of Age
By Cat Michaels
Title: John Bloom and the Garden of Victory | Author: Leigh Shearin | Publication Date: October 27, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 195 | Recommended Grades: 3-8
Author Leigh Shearin's "John Bloom and the Victory Garden," the first of her "John Bloom Series," is a sure-fire win for readers in grades 3-8, history buffs, and foodies. The author stirs these incongruent ingredients into a powerful tale that comes together like a perfect three-course meal, and it leaves the reader eager for more.
CHARACTERS, SETTING
The story is a time capsule of life in a small, northeastern U.S. town on the eve of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath during the winter 1942 as seen through the eyes of three fourth-grade boys.
Shearin is inventive in her character descriptions. For example, protagonist John Bloom wants a shiny, blue-and-white Schwinn DX bike for Christmas and can reach his front porch from the sidewalk in just five jumps--unless his shoelace comes untied. He and friend Charles Anderson Slovinsky (Chewie) share a secret knock when visiting each other's home: three raps on the front door signals an urgent, parent-free visit. The third chum, Joe Riccio, comes from an Italian immigrant family, and they face possible internment due to Mussolini's part in the war.
"John Bloom" also introduces readers to a host of secondary characters who add richness and dimension to the story: the town Scrooge with a secret sweet tooth and a hoard of seed packets, a kindly farmer, a wise doctor, and more.
John's hometown of Appleside, NJ, is another pivotal character in a very real sense. Its rural backdrop underscores how the boys and townsfolk overcome adversity with optimism, humor, and resilience. An Appleside street map by artist Katie Shearin (an author/illustrator dynasty in the making) prefaces the book and provides a strong visual image of the town readers will inhabit alongside John Bloom and his friends.
NARRATIVE, PLOT
The plot charts the transformation of John and his playmates. Before the war, their world revolves around such activities as trading a prized rabbit skull for a freeze-dried earthworm. After December 7, they create the American Boys' Club (the ABCs) and dedicate their time to helping Appleside support the war efforts.
Shearin serves up the right mix of energetic, kid-centric dialogue with descriptive narrative, both of which focus on the ABCs and their 1940s coming-of-age era. Readers are immersed in period details that bring history to life. Leafing through photographs in "Life" magazine. Shopping at the Five and Ten. Listening to radio broadcasts of President Roosevelt or Prime Minister Churchill deliver stirring wartime messages. Waiting for letters from loved ones fighting overseas. (Imagine that: no email or Skype!)
Yet boys will be boys, and Shearin adds plenty of mischievous plot elements, like pranking the neighbors and devising secret talisman.
I dare anyone to read John Bloom and not develop a food craving. The author injects mouthwatering bites from her culinary background that are rarely encountered in middle-grade books:
"[John] burst through the kitchen door and was greeted by a wave of warm, steamy air that was scented with onions and apples, bread, and some kind of meat. His mother stood with her back to him, her left arm down on the work surface, her right elbow up in the air, doing battle with a bowl of something on the counter. There was a bowl of pickled beets and a plate of bread on the kitchen table in the center of the room, waiting to be moved to the dining room. Best of all though, was a round platter piled high with fat, golden brown sausages that glistened with fat still bubbling on the surface. They were resting gloriously on a bed of steaming sauerkraut laced with thinly sliced, caramel-colored onions."
Several recipes for meals described in the book are printed at the end of the story, so children can actually make food that the ABCs ate.
On occasion, Shearin uses accented dialogue with some characters. While she is adept at doing so, I find this literary device distracting, so I'm glad she keeps it to a minimum. There is also a chapter that switches from John's third-person voice to that of an adult character's perspective. The change is effective, but it could confuse some younger readers.
RECOMMENDATION
"John Bloom and the Victory Garden - Part 1" is a trifecta of history, food, and boyhood. I highly recommend this story for children (especially boys) in grades 3-8. They'll hunger for Part II of this series, "Digging In," and be impatient for its debut in Fall 2015.
Disclosure:
I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
A trip down memory lane - but cut too abruptly
By Pam B
John Bloom and the Victory Garden is the story of John Bloom and his friends during World War II. The book is like a time capsule of sorts and gives us a glimpse of life back in the 1940s. As I read through the book, my mind forms wonderful images of friendship, family and food shared during those times. I am not very familiar with most American food being mentioned here (I am from the Philippines) but they all sound good and my mouth waters at the mention of dessert.
The story has a pretty slow pace, like recounting childhood stories to grandchildren, but it is quite enjoyable. There are, of course, fast-paced portions where John and his two other friends, Joe and Chewie, share great and slightly mischievous adventures. I always think that boys their age can be pretty rowdy and naughty but probably also because of the war, I love how the three decided to do good deeds around the neighborhood. I especially liked John's attitude of trying to stand up for what he believes in even if his two other friends disagree with what he has to say.
The book would have been perfect if not for the ending. I felt like it was cut short and that the story did not really focus on the Victory Garden (or maybe it did, I just didn't catch it). I kept waiting for that part and felt like I was continuously on the climax of the story at about three-quarters through the book (according to Kindle) but poof! the story ended right then and there.
It was still an enjoyable read for me though. I would recommend it not just to boys but even to girls. It teaches history, food and even agriculture (I envy that part where they grow their own food).
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