Ellis Johnson might be famous

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Title:

Ellis Johnson might be famous

Author:

Amos, Shawn, author.

Bishop, Tracy Nishimura, illustrator.

Series:

Cookies & milk ;

Series Number:

Summary:

"After the overnight mega success of his dad's cookie store, twelve-year-old Ellis Johnson is on top of the world. He’s met celebrities, strangers stop “the Cookie Kid” on the street, and he’s even headed to NYC to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with his dad. Ellis is ready for his star turn, playing harmonica on national television—until his big break turns into the most embarrassing moment of his life. Ellis’s confidence bubble has officially burst, and he tries to keep a low profile at school. To make matters worse, Ellis's dad is going gaga for a new girlfriend, and DJ Wishbone is pushed out of his radio station—and takes over Ellis’s place in the store. Can Ellis help those he loves, carve out a place for himself in Dad's new life, and recover his confidence? This charming semi-autobiographic novel proves that anything is possible with good music, good friends, loving family, and great cookies." -- Amazon.com.

Audience:

Ages 8-12. Little, Brown and Company.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

296 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Subject Term:

Fame -- Juvenile fiction.

Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction.

Families -- Juvenile fiction.

Middle school students -- Juvenile fiction.

African Americans -- Juvenile fiction.

Harmonica -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Bishop, Tracy Nishimura,

Publisher:

Little, Brown and Company,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9780759556836

Publication Information:

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.

Call Number:

J AMOS

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

This joyful and heartfelt sequel to the NAACP Image Award-winning Cookies & Milk is a story of fame, self-confidence, and second chances, based on author Shawn Amos's memories of growing up the son of Wally "Famous" Amos.

After the overnight mega success of his dad's cookie store, twelve-year-old Ellis Johnson is on top of the world. He's met celebrities, strangers stop "the Cookie Kid" on the street, and he's even headed to NYC to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with his dad. Ellis is ready for his star turn, playing harmonica on national television--until his big break turns into the most embarrassing moment of his life.

Ellis is sure everyone at home is judging him, and he can barely stand to show his face in school. To make matters worse, his dad is going gaga for a new girlfriend, and DJ Wishbone goes from being pushed out of his radio station ... to taking over Ellis's place in the store. Ellis's only bright spot is the loyal friends who have stayed by his side--and who, along with some new faces, might just be able to help Ellis with a daring plan to get his groove back.

This charming, semi-autobiographical novel proves that anything is possible with good music, good friends, loving family, and great cookies.

Don't miss Ellis's first adventure in Cookies and Milk !

Author Notes

As a kid, award-winning author Shawn Amos helped his dad, Wally "Famous" Amos, open the world's first chocolate chip cookie store on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Formosa Avenue in Hollywood, California. Shawn is now a dad himself to three great kids, and he sings and plays harmonica as blues singer "The Reverend Shawn Amos." Cookies & Milk is his first novel. He invites you to visit him online at ShawnAmos.com/author.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 3--6--Amos delectably continues his toothsome "Cookies & Milk" series "rooted in [his] own real-life childhood" as cookie legend Famous Amos's son. He's again his own extraordinary cipher, immediately displaying his impressive harmonica-playing musical skills with an introductory mini-performance just to announce credits and a bonus PDF. His bluesy harmonica is intermittently interwoven through the audio since his stand-in Ellis is, of course, also a gifted player, even if he isn't quite ready for his close-up. In 1970s Hollywood, Sunset Cookies is thriving with Ellis as his dad's right-hand man. Although being in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade turns out to be the most embarrassing--nationally broadcast!--day ever, Ellis has plenty of other strategies at home that demand his attention. VERDICT Amos's already delicious story, further sweetened by his narration, is another recipe for satisfying success.