The Lemonade War, 1 by Davies, Jacqueline

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

Author: Jacqueline Davies
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/01/2007
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780618750436
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 114227 / Lemonade War

Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Book Award (MassBook) - Honor Book
Award: Nene Award - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nene Award - Recommended
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Winner
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Nene Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Winner
Award: Golden Sower Award - Honor Book
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Nene Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2007 pg. 329
Booklist 03/15/2007 pg. 46
School Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 90
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 339 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw