Books like Tooter Pepperday by Jerry Spinelli
Tooter Pepperday loves the predictable rhythms of her suburban life. The prospect of leaving her childhood home and moving to Aunt Sally’s farm is intolerable, so she channels her frustration into playful sabotage. As the family settles into rural life, Tooter’s antics both thwart the move and teach her the value of adaptation. The story blends humor with a sensitive look at change, family, and the ways young people cope with new environments.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jerry Spinelli
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