A review by sandraagee
Crunch by Leslie Connor

4.0

3.5 stars. I liked it! Five siblings deal with the problems that come with a fuel shortage which leaves their parents stranded far away. My one complaint is that Dewey's voice as a boy doesn't always quite ring true to me. Nonetheless I really enjoyed the kids' resourcefulness and Dewey's problem-solving skills. It was interesting to see exactly how the crunch affected this small community, and heartwarming to see how all of these neighbors could band together during the crisis. A pleasant family story in the spirit of books like [b:The Penderwicks|266904|The Penderwicks A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy|Jeanne Birdsall|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173280851s/266904.jpg|2564478] but with a much more challenging topic at its core.