Her older brother, Ray, can be bossy, but he finds little ways to support her, especially when she is down-as does the whole family. But Ryan gets to stay at Vernon Elementary, and her mom still finds a way to get her the ingredients she needs to practice new recipes. So when changes occur or disaster strikes, budding chef Ryan does her best to find the positive and “make sunshine.” When her dad is laid off from the post office, the family must make adjustments that include moving into a smaller house, selling their car, and changing how they shop for groceries. Her mom named her Ryan because it means “king,” and she wanted Ryan to feel powerful every time she heard her name Ryan knows it means she is a leader.
Ryan Hart is navigating the fourth grade and all its challenges with determination. (recipes, business plan, acknowledgements) The family is described as Jewish early on, but their Judaism is kept well to the background the people of Petersville are white by default.Ī bit disjointed and episodic, but Tristan is a likable companion. But he is the only character so well defined-next to him, the supporting cast feels flat. Tristan is a charmer he’s earnest, loving, wistful, and practical, and he narrates his own tale without guile. His business plan leads to adventures, new friends, and a sense of acceptance. Tristan, who loves to cook, like his chef mom, decides to start a business making and selling the supposedly mind-blowing chocolate-cream doughnuts once famous in Petersville but now no longer made. Jeanine selects a complicated scientific and mathematical study that allows her to remain uninvolved with people. Because they won’t be starting school for several months, their parents tell Jeanine and Tristan they must complete a project. Tristan is devastated, for he is a city kid through and through. Jeanine, two years younger than Tristan and a math genius in gifted and talented classes, is appalled and worried about her educational prospects. Baby sister Zoe is frightened and confused. Tristan’s family has always loved living in New York City, but all that is about to change.ĭad announces that they are moving to a dilapidated, purple house on a hill on the outskirts of the very small town of Petersville in upstate New York.
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