Jackson Jones and the Puddle of Thorns
by Mary Quattlebaum
Reviewed by Tyler W.

This book is about a ten year old boy named Jackson Jones. Jackson is sure his mother got him a new basketball for his tenth birthday. During his afternoon birthday party his mother handed him an envelope. Jackson thought it had money in it, but when he opened it, all he found was a garden pass for his own garden. What happened to the basketball he'd been waiting for all year?

So Jackson plans a scheme to make money for a new basketball. He decided to grow and sell roses. His friends work for him at first, but after getting angry with him, they quit. Will Jackson ever get the money he needs? To find out if Jaskson's plan works, read this book.

I loved this book because it was easy to read and understand. Jackson's plan is interesting because it is resourceful. The author knows how ten year olds feel about gifts like gardens. I would definitely recommend this book to you.