ECB - Germy Johnson's Secret Plan (by Alison Lohans)

Paperback
12.7 x 20.3 cm (5 x 8 in)
Illustrated by Sandra Norman

"What can J.J. do when Great Aunt Pru comes to live with them? She gets to stay in his bedroom! Now he has to share with his baby sister!
Aunt Pru smells like medicine. Her false teeth give J.J. the shivers - and sometimes he even has bad dreams about those teeth! How can he possibly get her to go away?
J.J.'s new kitten is a bit of a brat. But then the kitten gives him an idea.... Germs! A secret weapon!"

Sequel to Mystery of the Lunchbox Criminal (published by Scholastic Canada, 1990).

"Germy Johnson's Secret Plan is an endearing story of a young boy's maturing ... I've kept this book even though my son is now 16, as it's a keeper/special type of book. 5 stars!" Cindy, Goodreads.
"Germy (JJ) Johnson is facing a serious predicament. His Great Aunt Pru is coming for a long visit...and worst of all, she's staying in his bedroom! ...JJ is determined to...[get her] to leave. His kitten gives him a brilliant idea - germs! I loved the story. JJ is engaging and true to life. Lohans' colourful descriptions and vivid sound effects...envelop the reader in JJ's world with all its youthful enthusiasm and fervour." Michelle Shaw, SaskBooks