Name: Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love
ISBN: 9781524716127

Jared Reck

While his friends prepare for college, Oscar decides his future is working with his grandfather on their food truck Hej Hej!, but when Oscar unexpectedly gets his first taste of adulthood he realizes his plans may be half-baked.

Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love

Gabby Adani

I honestly almost gave up on this book early on. The beginning felt very slow but I am so glad I didn’t give up on it. The story itself is truly beautiful and I definitely shed a few tears. I highly suggest checking this book out!

Lynn Braden

Oscar is entering his senior year and he couldn't be happier at the prospect of completing high school. He doesn't understand why his grandfather won't let him take work/study and spend half of the day working with him on their food truck. As a result, the best part of his school day is spent in independent study cooking and baking. When Lou comes to him with an idea for using the apples that students leave behind in the cafeteria into a project to do away with wasted food, Oscar's independent study period turns into apple prep. Oscar can't stand Lou, and he doesn't really know why, but when she starts helping with the food truck, Oscar's grandpa immediately falls under her spell.

Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love is the story of a boy who learns many lessons of adult life including taking responsibilities for actions and realizing that life is complicated. Told from Oscar's perspective, the book details his beginnings when he came to the US to live with his grandfather up to the present when he must learn to move on from childish things. There is little action in the story and it moves at a gentle pace, but it stirs the emotions and makes the reader think about what is important in life. Overall, Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love is a wonderful coming of age story told from a unique perspective.

Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love

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