37 pages • 1 hour read
Gary PaulsenLawn Boy
Fiction | Novella | Middle Grade | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen, a 12-year-old boy receives an old lawn mower from his grandmother for his birthday, leading him to start a lawn mowing business. As his business expands, he meets a stockbroker named Arnold, who invests his earnings in stocks. The boy's investments and business ventures accidentally make him wealthy, including owning a stake in a heavyweight boxer, Joey Pow.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Gary Paulsen's Lawn Boy has garnered praise for its humor, engaging story, and the relatable, enterprising young protagonist. Critics appreciate the book's easy-to-read style and life lessons on entrepreneurship. However, some find its plot simplistic and predictably structured, appealing predominantly to younger audiences. Overall, it's a charming read with valuable insights.
Who Should Read Lawn Boy?
Readers who enjoy Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen are typically young teens interested in realistic, humorous coming-of-age stories. Fans of books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney and Frindle by Andrew Clements will appreciate Paulsen's engaging narrative and relatable protagonist.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
780L