The Lemonade War (Lemonade War #1)

by Jacqueline Davies (Author)

The Lemonade War (Lemonade War #1)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Lemonade War

Here is a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel also subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone's intent.

For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day.

And I am the Lemonade King.

Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart--but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win--and even more important, if their fight will ever end.

The six books in this fun-to-read series are:

The Lemonade War
The Lemonade Crime
The Bell Bandit
The Candy Smash
 The Magic Trap
The Bridge Battle

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ALA/Booklist

The basics of economics take backseat to Evan and Jessie's realizations about themselves and their relationship. Does a good job of showing the siblings' strengths, flaws, and points of view in this engaging chapter book.

School Library Journal

A funny, fresh, and plausible novel with likeable characters, and is suitable for reluctant readers.

Review quotes

"A straightforward plot teaches an important lesson on sibling relationships." — Washington Times

"This compelling tale about growing up and getting along is appealing and engaging." — Book Links

Jacqueline Davies
Jacqueline Davies was inspired to write this novel after many young readers of The Lemonade War asked, But what about Scott Spencer?!? She is the talented writer of several novels and picture books, including The Boy Who Drew Birds. Ms. Davies lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her website at www.jacquelinedavies.net.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780547237657
Lexile Measure
630
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
May 20, 2009
Series
Lemonade War
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV007000 - Juvenile Fiction | Classics
JUV021000 - Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV006000 - Juvenile Fiction | Business, Careers, Occupations
JUV009090 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Money
Library of Congress categories
Brothers and sisters
Arithmetic
Moneymaking projects
Lemonade
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
Nominee 2010 - 2010
Sasquatch Award
Nominee 2011 - 2011
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
Third Place 2011 - 2011

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