The Lemonade War | 
| Author: Jacqueline Davies
Publisher: Sandpiper
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 9,859
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0547237650
EAN: 9780547237657
ASIN: 0547237650
Publication Date: May 4, 2009
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Evan Treski is people-smart while his younger sister, Jessie,is math-smart. Sibling rivalry turns into a lemonade businesswar--winner take all! Along the way they learn lessons aboutjoint ventures, underselling, and crisis management--a cleverblend of humor and math fun. - Grades 35
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 Nothing Sour About This Very Smart Book! September 5, 2010
M. Lee (Long Beach, CA USA)
As a mother who screens everything her 11-year-old daughter reads, I drool with envy every time I get a hold of fiction that integrate what is taught at school to tell stories that make a positive influence. Kids these days really have it so easy: instead of relying merely on dry and dull textbooks, they get learn, while reading for pleasure, not just grammar, spelling and vocabulary, but simple science and mathematical concepts as well. A couple of really good books that come to mind are "Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters" by Lesley M.M. Blume (vocabulary),"The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly (science), and, now, "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies (math and marketing!). What a treasure this book is for every elementary homeroom, especially for those schools that have mixed-grade classes and a strong emphasis on academics (as opposed to sports).
I truly enjoyed how the author worked out each loss and profit scenario, especially since said daughter is a reluctant show-working student! But I'll let said daughter tell you herself how she liked the book - I love it when she learns something without realising she's been taught!
"The book 'The Lemonade War' by Jacqueline Davies was a thirst-quenching read.
"Evan Treski is people-smart. His younger-sister, Jessie Treski, is math-smart. So when they start a who-makes-more-selling lemonade war during the last week of summer, things spiral out of control as Jessie tricks her brother and Evan tricks her right back. However, in the end, things turn out for the best and Jessie and Evan start school at last as friends.
"My favorite part in the book was how Evan and Jessie won the annual Rotary Club Labor Day Contest and added both the prize money and their leftover lemonade money to win Megan's money back in a bet. They even end up with leftover money to share between them because it was so smart!
"I would recommend the book to anyone with a sibling who wants to have a great sale of anything. This book is great for you!
"I would give the book four stars: one star for the characters, two stars for the plot and two stars for the savvy business tips."
Brother and Sister: War and Peace August 2, 2010
Richard Oldenburg
A brother and sister and a single mom make up this story. Of course the sister skips third grade and will be in the same class as her brother when school starts. Those dog days before the new school semester begins is the setting. The war will determine who will earn the most money selling lemonade in the town. And the ability to do the math is essential. Competition, sabotage, and intrigue all are significant portions with a truly surprise ending. Anyone with a sibling that is close in age will truly enjoy the war between these fourth grade children.
Fun and Educational July 27, 2010
Patrice Fagnant-macarthur (Springfield, MA)
Looking for a fun, educational read for your children? "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies fits the bill. Evan is an upcoming fourth-grader with a problem. His younger sister Jessie is skipping 3rd grade and will be in his class the following year. Evan and Jessie have always been close but now Evan is angry and wants to be left alone and Jessie doesn't understand why. They have always enjoyed having a lemonade stand together, but when Evan sets one up with a different friend, Jessie decides to do the same. Soon, a lemonade war ensues with a competition to see who can win the most money. "The Lemonade War" features a wealth of information on how to run a business, emphasizes math, and tells an important and touching story about the nature of sibling relationships. My children loved this book and so did I.
A Business Primier for Children October 11, 2009
Steven A. Yackel (Spokane, WA USA)
Wow, this is a great book for youth to read about business. There are so many great lessons to be learned for this book. The Lemonade War is started because a brother and sister who have been very close, have some common misunderstandings about the other persons motives.
There are pertinent lessons about budgeting, profit margins, marketing & advertising, value added service, location and franchising. Really all of these issues are discussed with a kids perspective.
There is also a great bases for a discussion about business ethics. The motivations of the youth change as the book progresses and you see a progression through their motives, common to what you see in some business people. Things deteriorate until they get to the point that the ends justifies the means, and winning becomes so important that they will do anything for the win.
If you have kids and you want to have a great discussion about business - I highly recommend this book.
Great Cross Curricular Book September 27, 2009
teacher person (St. Joseph, MO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This would be a great book for cross curricular work in math and literature in upper elementary classrooms. A fun read with lots of great material to work with.
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