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. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. His younger sister Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart-but not especially good at understanding people. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups. And I am the Lemonade King.Įvan Treski is people-smart. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. 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.įor a full hour, he poured lemonade. “This compelling tale about growing up and getting along is appealing and engaging.Here is a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how. “ straightforward plot.teaches an important lesson on sibling relationships.”- The Washington Times “A clever blend of humor, math fun and savvy marketing tips, it subtly explores how arguments can escalate.”- New York Post “Good reading for young capitalists.”- USA Today “The result is a funny, fresh, and plausible novel with likeable characters, and is suitable for reluctant readers.”- School Library Journal Davies does a good job of showing the siblings’ strengths, flaws, and points of view in this engaging chapter book.”- Booklist “The basics of economics take a backseat to Evan and Jessie’s realizations about themselves and their relationship. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (April 23, 2007) As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent. Here is a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win-and even more important, if their fight will ever end. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he emptied his fourth pitcher of the day.

The lemonade war book series