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    Lunch Money

    Written by Andrew Clements

    Narrated by John H. Mayer

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    Greg had started looking around the cafeteria, and everywhere he looked, he saw quarters. He saw kids trading quarters for ice cream sandwiches and cupcakes and cookies at the dessert table. He saw kids over at the school store trading quarters for neon pens and sparkly pencils, and for the little decorations like rubber soccer balls and plastic butterflies to stick onto the ends of those new pencils…. There were quarters all over the place, buckets of them.
    At that moment Greg's view of school changed completely and forever. School had suddenly become the most interesting place on the planet. Because young Greg Kenton had decided that school would be an excellent place to make his fortune.


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateDec 13, 2005
    ISBN9780307282330
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    Andrew Clements

    Andrew Clements (1949–2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.

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    • 5/5
      An excellent story about a young boy that loves to make money. Greg tried selling things at school and when he was told that it wasn't allowed he was determined to come up with something new. It is very important to know and understand money.
    • 4/5
      Greg has a preference for money. He likes to count his money, calculate, and of course earn money. That's why he comes up with lots of good ideas to get money. He sells lemonade, toys, comics, etc. but there is that one girl from his neighborhood who constantly steals his idea and ruins his business until one day they suddenly have to work together.A very nice story that shows how it is sometimes better to team up with your rivals in order to get more out of it.
    • 4/5
      Greg has always been a business man, saving money and making deals. However, he has strong competetor stealing his neighborhood clients, Maura. Maura is a strong-willed little girl who lives across the stree, and she is not afraid to challenge Greg, even if it means getting in trouble at shcool. However, once Greg and Maura learn that they could make even more money by partnering, they decide to join together and make a mini comic book collection to sell at school! Greg and Maura go on a mission to get approval from the school board to sell their mini comics. By learning to work with Maura, and giving part of their profits back to the school Greg realizes that money isnt the most important thing in the world. This book would be a fantastic literacy addition to a math lesson.
    • 3/5
      Greg loves money. He loves, making it, counting it, feeling it, saving it, and thinking of ways to one day spend it. Everyday is filled with possible ways to make money and he is determined to find the best ways to make as much as he can. When Greg comes up with his idea for "Chunky Comics" he thought he hit the jackpot... Until he realizes that someone was trying to steal his idea. Not just someone, Maura, the annoying girl from accross the street who had been stealing his money making ideas for years. This is a cute book that I can see really appealing to early middle school aged students. Several different math concepts are woven throughout the story in a way that makes thinking about math more interesting and meaningful.
    • 4/5
      Almost five stars - a slow starter. But wow, what a way to get kids to think about the value of hard work, saving money, and cooperation and charity.
    • 5/5
      This novel is about a boy named Greg who starts his own comic book business. His long time enemy, Maura, sees Greg's blossoming idea and does the same. After seeing Maura's illustrations, Greg realizes that they would do much better if they worked together and a friendship forms. The principal does not approve of their comic book idea and decides to ban comic books from the school. With the help of their math teacher, Maura and Greg work together to get approval of the school board and eventually become a huge business. Greg learns the important lesson that money doesn't buy happiness.This is a great book that I would use in grades 4-7.
    • 4/5
      This book is about a boy, Greg, who wants to be rich. He decides to start creating comic books and selling them at school. He soon has competition from his neighbor Maura. They both face problems selling the items at school and ultimately join forces and form a successful business. It would be great for students to read. It could not only be used in English, but also in Math as it discusses numbers. For example, a teacher could have students figure out some of the problems in the book.
    • 4/5
      This was not my favorite, but it certainly had its' good points. The main character, Greg is obsessed with money. Since he was very young he has found ways to not only earn money, but to also use his money to make more money. He and Maura, the girl across the street, have had a bit of a rivalry since they met, but it turns out that they have similar goals. She teaches him to not be quite as obsessed with money and he teaches her to make better comic books.This book can teach children that having a goal is good, working towards a common goal is better, and working towards the greater good is the best
    • 3/5
      This book has a nice story line and will give children ideas of how they might be able to earn extra money. It also gives a perfect perfect for teachers to use while collaborating subjects in math, art, and writing. I found the first twenty pages hard to stay focused on as the character started out boring. As the story progressed, it became more engaging.
    • 4/5
      I loved this book! It teaches readers a sense about passion and how you can make things happen in life. it was combined with all subjects such as math, social studies, and reading. I loved the mysterious and clever ways Greg made money. All Greg thinks about is money, and soon realizes that he can make things and do different things in order to make money. Greg and Maura end up hating each other at first, because he assumed Maura was copying him. In the end, they end up making a comic book together and are friends.
    • 4/5
      This was my least favorite book out of all the novels assigned, and it was still amazing! I loved the story of Greg and his competition with his classmate and neighbor Maura. The endlessly competing peers found out that they had more in common then they thought and became friends and buisness partners. Such a cute story to show kids that value is in money, but more value is in kindness and friendship.
    • 4/5
      An interesting book about a young boy that loves to make money, but his neighbor, Maura, keeps getting in the way. It was the last straw when she copied his comic book idea, or was it the beginning of a partnership?
    • 1/5
      A friendship is created in order to make money. I did not like this book.
    • 4/5
      This book is about two young kids who are not the best of friends, in fact they are enemies, coming together for the greater good. They both are good at comic books and want a blooming business and by working together they can achieve it. So, they tear down the wall that has divided them, become friends and develop a booming comic book business, even win over the principle in an effort to keep comic books in school. The story leaves you with the feeling that enemies do not necessarily have to be enemies, you might have more in common that you think. Also money does not always mean happiness!Extension: Use this book as a lesson on bullying and how to overcome it. It would also be neat to use to find out who shares common likes and who can come up with business ideas.
    • 5/5
      What a motivational book about a sixth grader that starts his own business and later teams up with his classmate. I love the entrepreneurial spirit of Greg (the main character), and his knowledge of business concepts including partnership and competition. I found the book enjoyable, and think kids will be inspired.
    • 4/5
      Lunch Money was about a boy and girl who were enemies and wanted to make money. They would have competitions, but in the end they came together to create a comic book. This book was not my favorite out of all of the books I read this semester. I know children would like this book, so I would have my students read it. I thought the beginning dragged out too much.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written and the story is extraordinary. I think I have never read a children's book where money was the main topic. Although this sounds really boring it's a great story and definitely worth reading!
    • 5/5
      This is a good book to read to kids about the power of change in perception. Greg's life is a great example of how one person's internal change of perception can change a whole community.
    • 4/5
      Greg is a money hungry little boy, who would stop at nothing to become rich. Even with stiff competition from his neighbor across the street, Maura, he learns how to share, teach, and care about more than money. He has a influential teacher, Mr. Z., who helps them become friends, work together, and turn a profit.
    • 3/5
      "Lunch Money" is a book about a 6th grade boy named Greg. He is extremely focused on gaining millions in everything he does. He has a friend named Maura who sells comic books at school with him and eventually the books become popular. But soon Greg realized that money isn't as important as friendship.
    • 3/5
      This book is about a little boy who wants to be a millionaire. He (Greg) and his friend (Maura) run into trouble while selling tiny comic books at school. The theme of the book is that friendship is more important than money. My favorite part of the book is when Greg and Maura work together to design their own comic book.
    • 4/5
      While I don't see myself returning to this book as frequently as others unless I needed teaching notes, Lunch Money is a wonderful, playful novel about a boy who knows the value of hard work and money, and learns the value of friendship. Greg is known for his ability to turn a profit at just about anything, and one day he comes up with the brilliant plan of selling miniature comic books at school. There's just 2 problems with this plan: a competitor named Maura, and a less-than-understanding principal. Before long, Greg realizes he might need a change of plans, and maybe even a change in attitudes. Clements has written a great book for reinforcing math and economics concepts, as well developing good character traits in students.
    • 4/5
      This is a book about a boy, Greg, who tries to start up his own comic book business at school. He learns the value of working to earn money and about rival competition (a classmate of his, Maura, also becomes his "business partner" later). I'm not a huge math person, so I found the book itself to be a little boring, but I won't deny that it is a great way to teach all sorts of mathematics to children (aside from the normal arithmetic).
    • 4/5
      This book followed a boy from his childhood into adolescence describing his love of everything related to money and the many methods he goes through to make it. This includes disputing with a long time neighbor over stolen ideas and competition. It covers a wide range of mathematical and monetary concepts - probability, economics, addition, subtraction, etc. It ends with the two main characters working together for a common goal.
    • 5/5
      A boy named Greg Kenton loves money. He loves making money and dreams of being rich one day. He's a hard worker and he finds ways to make money. He begins selling comics but things come to a halt when another student is out selling him. After a while the two kids learn to work together and become great friends. This is a great book to use when teaching about economics and how it relates to real life.
    • 4/5
      Since Greg can remember he has always loved making money. He would do pretty much anything if involved making money. When other kids his age were enjoying playing Greg was somehow making money. He wanted to be rich one day. He knew money like the back of his hand. He could figure out anything that has to do with money. He was like I guess you could say a "kid accountant." Well Greg wasn't the only one in the neighbor hood selling things. He had a rival and her name is Maura. Him and Maura were always competing and fighting. One day Greg had a brilliant idea to make comic books and sell them at school. He was going to make a lot of money. Until he saw what he was up against. Maura stole his idea of making books and selling them. Greg was furious and approached Maura about HIS idea. Well things only got worse from there. Eventually things between the two got a lot better. They actually learned to compromise and become great business partners. In fact they actually started a whole new trend TOGETHER. This is book that could be shown in a math class.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. Of course Greg's whole story is very entertaining, but I think the book is deeper than just the story. This whole book is about friendship and compromise. Greg could have continued his dislike for Maura but he knew in order to do what he really wanted to do he needed her to make his comics better. I think that is such an important lesson to teach students. Compromise is what makes the world a better place, and a book like this that can really get that point across to young students is a great book in my opinion.
    • 5/5
      This book is a great guide to teaching children the art of business. It teaches the children that an idea is for everyone, but only some people can make it work. I would recommend this for math and economics classes.
    • 5/5
      Lunch Money is about a boy who starts a business while in the 6th grade. This would be a great book to read to students. It shows that it doesn't matter how old you are, you can always make a difference and an impact.
    • 4/5
      All Greg Kenton can think about is money, money, money and how to make more of it! He does several odd jobs and begins selling comics at school. Soon, there is competition on the horizon from a girl named Maura. Eventually the two become business partners. This is a great way to introduce math to students in a way that is more stress-free than the average approach to introducing mathematics concepts.