Nickel Bay Nick
Nickel Bay Nick by Dean Pitchford, published by Penguin Young Readers Group on October 16, 2014, is a reprint edition featuring 253 pages in English. This story follows eleven-year-old Sam Brattle, who faces a challenging Christmas as his father’s bakery struggles and his mother spends the holidays with her new family. The absence of Nickel Bay Nick, the town’s mysterious benefactor known for distributing hundred-dollar bills during the festive season, adds to Sam’s woes. When Sam uncovers the identity of this enigmatic figure, he realizes he may hold the key to restoring hope to his town.
Readers will find a heartfelt coming-of-age narrative that explores themes of family, social dynamics, and the spirit of giving. As Sam embarks on a mission to save Nickel Bay, he must develop his skills as a spy and confront deeper secrets that could alter his life. The book weaves elements of mystery and detective storytelling into its plot, making it suitable for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses holidays and social themes.
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Perfect for fans of Jerry Spinelli and Gary D. Schmidt, this heartfelt coming-of-age story will make you believe in the power of second chances.
Eleven-year-old Sam Brattle is already having the worst Christmas ever – his dad’s bakery is going bankrupt and his mom is spending the holidays with her new family. To make things worse, Nickel Bay Nick, the anonymous Good Samaritan who leaves hundred-dollar bills around Nickel Bay at Christmastime, is a no-show, so this year the rest of the town is as miserable as Sam. When he stumbles upon the secret identity of this mysterious do-gooder, Sam is stunned to learn that he might now be his town’s only hope. But before he can rescue Nickel Bay, Sam has to learn the skills of a spy and unravel some even darker secrets that will change his life forever.
“Told with wry humor, this fast-paced novel will appeal to fans of Louis Sachar’s Holes (Farrar, 1998) and Gary D. Schmidt’s Okay for Now (Clarion, 2011)…. This is a Christmas book that can be enjoyed year-round.”–School Library Journal
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