HOW TO AVOID EXTINCTION, by Paul Acampora

The story: Leo's job is keeping an eye on his grandmother, who tends to wander off. So when she jumps in her old Buick and heads off to see the dinosaurs in Utah, Leo HAS to go with her. Right!?!? Here's a funny story about growing up, getting old, and getting there.

June Cleaver's ratings: Language G; Violence G; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse G; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes (death of a family member, dementia) PG; overall rating PG.

Liz's comments: I really liked this one! Acampora's style is a lot like Richard Peck's, and his treatment of family problems and strengths is reminiscent too. Hand this to a kid looking for an easy read, and he/she will end up with even more than they bargained for.