The Lemonade War
Jacqueline Davies
(Author)
Description
As the final days of summer heat up, so does a sibling showdown over a high-stakes lemonade stand business. Jessie and Evan Treski compete to see who will make $100 first off of their respective lemonade stands. Full of surprisingly accessible and savvy marketing tips for running a stand (or making money at any business) and with clever mathematical visuals woven in, this sensitively characterized novel subtly explores how war can escalate beyond anyone's intent.Product Details
Price
$18.80
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Publish Date
May 01, 2009
Pages
173
Dimensions
5.0 X 7.4 X 0.7 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Prebound
EAN/UPC
9780606106436
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About the Author
Jacqueline Davies is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including the acclaimed Lemonade War series and Nothing but Trouble. She's a well-behaved adult now, but when she was a child she would occasionally get into trouble. Jackie lives in a small town twelve miles outside Boston, Massachusetts.
Reviews
The basics of economics take backseat to Evan and Jessie's realizations about themselves and their relationship. Davis . . . does a good job of showing the siblings' strengths, flaws, and points of view in this engaging chapter book.
"[A] straightforward plot...teaches an important lesson on sibling relationships." The Washington Times 11/24/07
"[T]his compelling tale about growing up and getting along is appealing and engaging." Book Links January 2008
"[A] straightforward plot...teaches an important lesson on sibling relationships." The Washington Times 11/24/07
"[T]his compelling tale about growing up and getting along is appealing and engaging." Book Links January 2008
