

"Well-written and captivating the reader gets a chance to discover the meaning of life as well and will not be disappointed. She delights young audience with her quirky characters that are easy to relate to. Along the way, they soon discover something about themselves in their search for the keys to the meaning of life.Īuthor Wendy Mass is a recipient of the ALA's Schneider Family Award.

The four keys needed to open the box are lost, setting Jeremy and Lizzy off on a quest to find them somewhere in the vastness of New York City. Through the grieving period Jeremy is left with a box from his father before his death that is meant for. Jeremys father died a couple years ago, and Jeremy was troubled with the loss of his father at such a young age. And this summer, he officially becomes a teenager.Ī mysterious box engraved with the words THE MEANING OF LIFE: For Jeremy Fink To Open On His 13th Birthday arrives in the mail from Jeremy's long-departed father. Jeremy Fink is a dorky teenager just about to turn thirteen in a week, who is set to find the four keys to the meaning of life. He has everything he needs within a few blocks of his home so he never has to leave his little neighborhood. Jeremy Fink has big plans for this summer with his best friend Lizzy, a notorious troublemaker (and no, he does not have a secret crush on her).
