Six Feet Below Zero

Written by Ena Jones

Narrated by Sandy Rustin

A dead body. A missing will. An evil relative. The good news is, Great Grammy has a plan. The bad news is, she's the dead body.

Rosie and Baker are hiding something. Something big. Their great grandmother made them promise to pretend she's alive until they find her missing will and get it in the right hands. The will protects the family house from their grandmother, Grim Hesper, who would sell it and ship Rosie and Baker off to separate boarding schools. They've already lost their parents and Great Grammy - they can't lose each other, too.

The siblings kick it into high gear to locate the will, keep their neighbors from prying, and safeguard the house. Rosie has no time to cope with her grief as disasters pop up around every carefully planned corner. She can't even bring herself to read her last-ever letter from Great Grammy. But the lies get bigger and bigger as Rosie and Baker try to convince everyone that their great grandmother is still around, and they'll need more than a six-month supply of frozen lasagna and mountains of toilet paper once their wicked grandmother shows up!

This unexpectedly touching read reminds us that families are weird and wonderful, even when they're missing their best parts. With humor, suspense, and a testament to loyalty, Ena Jones takes two brave kids on an unforgettable journey. Includes four recipes for Great Grammy's survival treats.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 20, 2021
• ISBN: 9781705023334

Reviews for Six Feet Below Zero

[mrsmommybooknerd7 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

#FirstLine - Baker and I peeked between the curtains and watched out grandmother’s bright red sports car speed to the end of the driveway and turn left onto the road.This book is another hit by the exceptionally talented and gifted writer, Ena Jones. This story has amazing characters, perfect pacing and a story I could not put down. I loved it cover to cover and I want everyone to read it…now. I can wait! Please, hurry up and buy this book and come back and tell me how much you loved it too! You will definitely thank me!

[ftbooklover · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Rosie and Baker have been living with their Great-Grammy ever since their parents were killed in a auto accident three years before. Rosie's anger has hampered her grief recovery, and when Great-Grammy begins to show signs that her health is failing, Rosie and Baker are terrified of what might happen if they have to go live with their grandmother that they call Grim Hester. As Great-Grammy starts behaving more strangely - going on a cooking binges, hoarding supplies in the basement, and buying cell phones, Rosie and Baker's worries increase. One afternoon when Rosie and Baker come home after receiving a text from Great-Grammy during the school day, they both know that their lives will never be the same.

Six Feet Below Zero reminded me of, Weekend at Bernie's, with some of the same kind of hilarity that appeared in that movie. Although much of this story seems far-fetched, it does make for a great deal of humor and poignant moments. Throw in a cute puppy, an evil relative, and the mystery of a missing will and all of the makings are there for an enjoyable MG book. Rosie and Baker are well developed and the supporting characters fill in their roles nicely. Overall, Six Feet Below Zero is a fun and unique middle grade story. 4 1/2 stars