Sometimes that’s the way the Thin Mints crumble…
When Lisa Taylor and her family move from San Francisco to the suburban paradise of Los Corderos, they know their family won’t fit in perfectly. They’re the only interracial family in the neighborhood. Lisa is a snarky sculptor. And 13-year-old Logan is gay.
After Logan is repeatedly bullied at school, he finds his niche in an unusual place — … unusual place — his twin sister’s Girl Scout troop. When he tries to join, the organization refuses, so the boy sues for gender discrimination and sets off a firestorm of national media coverage. This only makes matters worse between the Logan and his father, a macho firefighter who is already struggling with his son’s sexual orientation.
Adding to the strife is Lisa’s increasing distaste for Junta Moms who wish each other “Namaste” while rigging school elections and stealing each other’s husbands.
Join the Taylors on their hilarious journey as they face the fight of their lives and, in the process, discover what it means to be a family.
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Beautifully written story of a family trying to fit in to a new home and a new normal.
I loved reading this book. The characters were real to life. The premise was original, yet believable . I would recommend this to everyone.
Pleasant surprise, well to me because I don’t remember when I got the book if I even read what it was about. I read a wide variety and as looking for something really light to read before bed that would be easy to follow along. Okay, what I was expecting was a chick lit about a 20 something girl who opens a bakery and a guy needs to come and do …
Dealt with modern issues in a very interesting way loved the characters!!
I liked the writing style and enjoyed the main characters and thought the portrayal of the ‘cookie cutter’ neighbourhood and it’s residents quite entertaining. The premise of suing the AGS was a little out there and not sure it would ever have quite reached that stage, but a fun bit of fiction.
Started to read it but did not finish it as I didn’t like the subject matter.
I found it a bit slow
I enjoyed this book, the characters were quirky yet entertaining with truth. Definitely a good read!
Brownie Points was a very current novel about social issues. I enjoyed the author’s treatment of the subject matter, and that is all I will say
I like the author premise. Her writing style is a bit simple for me but in general I found it amusing.
I give myself fifty pages to like a book. This one didn’t get me to page 51. The characters and situations were way too contrived and predictable.
Too bitchy
Well written, interesting and timely subject matter.
A light-hearted look at a serious subject. It would sure be nice if all gay kids could come out to their families & have everything go so smoothly.
If you liked “Wonder” you will love this book! So many hysterical characters!
Fun and funny!
A timely read considering the Boy Scouts new directive to allow girls to join. Great story and characters.
Although the story was cute, the slapstick comedy didn’t work as a novel.
Good to read yourself to sleep by.
Unrealistic