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Jacqueline Davies

The Lemonade War

Jacqueline DaviesFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007

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Jacqueline Davies

The Lemonade War

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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Super Short Summary

Published in 2007, Jacqueline Davies’s The Lemonade War follows the Treski siblings, Jessie and Evan, as they compete to run the most successful lemonade stand during the summer before Jessie skips a grade to join Evan's fourth-grade class. The story, narrated alternately from each sibling’s perspective, explores their rivalry, business strategies, and eventual reconciliation.

Playful

Emotional

Humorous

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

26,381 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jacqueline Davies' The Lemonade War is praised for its engaging story and relatable sibling rivalry, making it a hit among young readers and educators for its blend of business concepts and family dynamics. However, some critics note that the resolution feels somewhat rushed, and the competitive actions between siblings might be intense for sensitive readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lemonade War?

Readers who enjoy The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies are typically young readers aged 8-12 who appreciate realistic fiction with themes of sibling rivalry, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving. Fans of Louis Sachar's Sideways Stories from Wayside School or Megan McDonald's Judy Moody series will find this book engaging and relatable.

4.3

26,381 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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