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Home Sweet Motel

Chris Grabenstein
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Home Sweet Motel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

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Chris Grabenstein

Home Sweet Motel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

In Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein, a young person, P.T. Wilkie, and his companions work to save a family-owned motel in Florida. Faced with financial difficulties, P.T. uses his creativity and adventure-loving spirit to uncover mysteries and attract guests, emphasizing friendship and determination in overcoming challenges.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Exciting

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,116 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein offers a charming mix of humor and adventure, appealing to middle-grade readers. Positive feedback highlights its engaging storytelling and lively characters, particularly the protagonist's creativity. Some criticism centers on a predictable plot and lack of depth in certain areas. Overall, it delights young audiences with its whimsical fun.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Home Sweet Motel?

A reader who enjoys Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein is likely a middle-grade student who appreciates humor and adventure. Fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and Roald Dahl's imaginative storytelling would find this book appealing due to its engaging narrative and quirky characters.

4.4

2,116 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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