The Lemonade War
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The Lemonade War
Grades 4 & up
Realistic Fiction;
Lost Nothing But Trouble Where the Ground Meets the Sky |
Book Summary:
Jessie is amazing at math, but not so great at reading people. Evan has lots of friends, but math is a struggle. When the letter arrives, saying that Jessie will be in Evan's fourth grade class this fall, instead of in third grade, Evan is less than thrilled about the idea. A regular sibling squabble escalates into an all-out war--who can make the most money selling lemonade in a week? Jessie knows she can out-do her brother. And there's no way Evan is going to let his little sister show him up. There are several more books featuring these characters, including: The Lemonade Crime The Bell Bandit The Candy Smash The Magic Trap
Book Review: This is a highly enjoyable book, with an engaging plot and characters. There are two completely separate bonuses that make fantastic teaching opportunities: first, each chapter is titled after a business concept that relates to the story, such "negotiation," or "joint venture." This would be an excellent companion book to a business simulation theme unit, or a study of elementary economics. Second, this book is an excellent option for students who struggle to interact with others, as well as students who worry about competing academically with high-performing siblings. Chapters alternate between Jessie's perspective and Evan's point of view. " The Lemonade War quote"
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