His mother was dragging something heavy across the kitchen floor. On the floor above he heard footsteps-his mother’s-and then a long, loud scraping-groaning sound. And the thought that if he missed he’d probably break his nose made the game just interesting enough to keep going. The ball made a satisfying sound as it slapped his palm.

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.Įvan lay on his back in the dark, throwing the baseball up in a straight line and catching it in his bare hands. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.Īwards: 2009 Rhode Island Children's Book Award, 2007 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, North Carolina Children’s Book Award 2011, 2011 Nutmeg Award (Connecticut)Ĭheck out for more information on The Lemonade War Series, including sequels The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit, and The Candy Smash. So when the siblings’ lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win-or even if their fight will ever end. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups.

And I am the Lemonade King.įourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. and surprising consequences.īut what happens when neither solution is what they expected?Ĭan these siblings solve the mystery on their own or will they need to work together after all? And will the lemonade money ever be found? Humorous and emotionally engaging, this entertaining novel is full of ideas for creative problem solving, definitions of legal terms, and even analytical thinking.For a full hour, he poured lemonade. Her solution? Turn the playground into a full-blown courtroom with a judge, jury, witnesses. Follow this brother-sister duo as they take justice into their own hands and explore the meaning of fairness, integrity, and repairing relationships on the playground and in business in this installment of the award-winning Lemonade War series.Įvan Treski thinks fourth grader Scott Spencer is their prime suspect, so he challenges him to a game of basketball.

lemonade? Evan and Jessie are hot on the trail of the missing lemonade-stand money.

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