The Lemonade War Jacqueline Davies, I was excited when I saw this book was now available in paperback. I didn't get a chance to read in hardcover, though I really wanted to, I read some great reviews, including the one over at Fuse#8 . This book was definitely worth the wait. Five days of summer left, Evan and his younger sister, Jessie, engage in a lemonade war. Whoever sells the most lemonade gets to keep all the money. Normally, the two get along, with Evan always looking out for Jessie. This upcoming school year, Jessie is skipping the third grade. Now Evan will be in the same class as his younger sister. He doesn't take this news well. The two agree to the lemonade war for different reasons. Evan to prove he can beat his younger sister. Jessie to show Evan, she's not a child. The chapters are short and alternate between siblings. Allowing the reader to see the point of view from both characters perspectives. The chapters are named after financial terms which are defined at the beginning of each chapter. With chapter headers like joint venture, underselling, and slump, the Lemonade War is great middle grade book about finances. I really enjoyed this book. Evan and Jessie are very different but both are very likeable characters. Davies writing was great, and you'll want to keep reading to see who wins the war. Lemonade War would make a great boy/girl book club read. Fans of Andrew Clements will enjoy this book. Ages 8up
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Lemonade War Jacqueline Davies
The Lemonade War Jacqueline Davies, I was excited when I saw this book was now available in paperback. I didn't get a chance to read in hardcover, though I really wanted to, I read some great reviews, including the one over at Fuse#8 . This book was definitely worth the wait. Five days of summer left, Evan and his younger sister, Jessie, engage in a lemonade war. Whoever sells the most lemonade gets to keep all the money. Normally, the two get along, with Evan always looking out for Jessie. This upcoming school year, Jessie is skipping the third grade. Now Evan will be in the same class as his younger sister. He doesn't take this news well. The two agree to the lemonade war for different reasons. Evan to prove he can beat his younger sister. Jessie to show Evan, she's not a child. The chapters are short and alternate between siblings. Allowing the reader to see the point of view from both characters perspectives. The chapters are named after financial terms which are defined at the beginning of each chapter. With chapter headers like joint venture, underselling, and slump, the Lemonade War is great middle grade book about finances. I really enjoyed this book. Evan and Jessie are very different but both are very likeable characters. Davies writing was great, and you'll want to keep reading to see who wins the war. Lemonade War would make a great boy/girl book club read. Fans of Andrew Clements will enjoy this book. Ages 8up
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Coming here to say thank you, which is something I tend to say a lot to you....
For the best possible reasons, of course.
Beth, your stopping by here every so often is thanks enough.
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