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The Lemonade War Graphic Novel

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Wait time: About 2 weeks

The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series—a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how—is now available in a full-color graphic novel.

Evan Treski is people smart. He's good at talking to people, even grown-ups.

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.

  • Jacqueline Davies's bestselling The Lemonade War is brought to life in vivid color by illustrator Karen De la Vega
  • Perfect for reluctant and emerging readers; high interest, low reading level
  • Teaches basic business and math concept
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      • School Library Journal

        March 7, 2025

        Gr 1-5-With summer vacation winding down and the temperature climbing, siblings Evan and Jessie Treski decide to flex their business acumen by opening competing lemonade stands. At the end of five days of sales, the winner takes all; however, along the way, both siblings engage in unsavory tricks to come out on top. The economic subplot makes the original novel a good mentor text for integrating math and literacy, but the graphic novel falls short on delivering a story that will resonate with kids emotionally. There are a few improbabilities in the story that might make it difficult for modern readers to connect with. For one, Jessie is skipping a grade to be placed in her brother's class, an exceedingly rare practice, representing less than one percent of students, and many readers will not be familiar with this concept. Also, it is implied via Jessie's super-smarts and social challenges that she is neurodivergent, but it is unclear why this is not stated overtly as an important aspect of the narrative. The illustrations lack dimension and detail, preventing this title from being a standout realistic fiction graphic novel. VERDICT This graphic novel adaptation lacks the necessary glow-up the narrative and illustrations needed to feel relevant. Not a necessary addition for most collections.-Sarah Simpson

        Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

      • Kirkus

        March 15, 2025
        In this graphic novel adaptation of Davies' 2007 book, hurt feelings propel an intense business battle. Fourth grader Evan can't stand the thought of his brainy younger sister, Jessie, skipping a grade and joining his class this fall. Intelligent but emotionally immature, Jessie sometimes misses social cues and wishes she could be more like the gregarious Evan. These insecurities set the stage for a contest to see who can raise the most money selling lemonade this summer. Will Jessie's book smarts beat Evan's people skills? The beauty of this story lies in how each sibling's strengths rub off on the other: Evan brushes up on his math, while Jessie tentatively makes a new friend. De la Vega's polished cartoon artwork creatively translates Davies' metaphors to a visual medium. When the author compares the "mean words inside Evan...fighting to get out" to bats, illustrations depict the furry animals emerging from beneath his shirt; Jessie's negative thoughts take the form of a tiny purple creature irritatingly tapping her shoulder. Tender scenes depict flashbacks of the siblings supporting each other through their parents' divorce. The book has business savvy to match the emotional beats (each chapter opens with an entrepreneurial definition that relates to the plot), and several scenes feature math problems that readers can solve for themselves. Evan and Jessie appear white; both have friends of color. A classic sibling rivalry tale that still satisfies to the last drop. (business tips)(Graphic fiction. 8-10)

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