Who Will Win the Lemonade War?

Evan and Jessie Treski have always gotten along pretty well for siblings who are only a year apart. They understand each other and appreciate their differences. When Jessie finds out she is going to skip a grade and will now be not only in Evan’s grade, but also in his class things change. Evan is angry about the latest developments, especially because it points out how smart his sister is and makes him feel inferior. With one week to go until school starts they decide to have a contest to see who can sell the most lemonade. Jessie is really good at math, but Evan tends to have better people skills. Which Treski will be able to sell the most lemonade?  Will the victory be overshadowed by bad sportsmanship and dirty tricks? Is there any way that these siblings can get their old relationship back? Reading this book will make you want to have your own lemonade stand and you will be flipping the pages to find out who wins!
   
I think anyone who has ever experienced sibling rivalry will enjoy The Lemonade Wars by Jacqueline Davies. There is something unique about wanting to beat a brother or sister at something! If you are an only child, you will still enjoy the story and anyone who is competitive will have strong feelings about who they want to win the war. While I was reading the book I found that I could relate to Evan and Jessie for different reasons, I wanted them both to put their stubbornness aside and work together. I like that the book made me think about how we act sometimes and that not only do we hurt someone else, but we are usually hurt in the end, too. The book is filled with interesting ideas that could help anyone have a lemonade stand over the summer. Each chapter starts with a vocabulary word that has to do with business, so it was fun to learn some new words. This is a great book for people ages 8 and up. This was a fast read that I was able to finish it in less than a day. It is part of a series, so I look forward to finding out what happens to this brother and sister in the next books. Crack open the pages and see if the Treskis can sell you on their lemonade ideas. 


Has anyone else read The Lemonade Wars by Jacqueline Davies? Or another book by this author? What did you think?

Happy Reading! ~L