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Twelve-year-old Luca Verani loves everything about his family's Glasgow ice-cream caf , dreaming of a future where he can keep the tradition alive. When his aunt announces she's selling the caf and his nonna's memory begins to slip due to dementia, Luca's hopes suddenly feel fragile. Determined to preserve both his family's legacy and his own future, he hatches a plan to save Verani's Caf before it's too late.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a middle-grade story that mixes family tradition, a kid's inventive scheming, and just enough excitement to keep the pages turning, Luca's journey in Ice Cream Boy hits the mark. Luca's got to save his family's beloved Verani's Caf from going under, and his plan to do it involves a daring (and delicious) ice-cream-based idea that will make readers both laugh and root for him. The book is perfect for readers who love a mix of humor, heart, and a little bit of adventure especially those who enjoy stories about kids outwitting adults or tackling real-world problems like keeping a small business alive. There's a bit of mild conflict and a couple of tense moments that might be a little scary for younger kids, so parents can preview for those parts, but overall the tone stays upbeat and encouraging. Fans of books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or The Bad Guys will likely appreciate Luca's inventive problem-solving and the quirky cast of characters that make the story feel fresh and fun.