51 pages • 1 hour read
Andrew ClementsLunch Money
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, entrepreneurial sixth-graders Greg and Maura, initially rivals, team up to sell their self-made comic books at school despite opposition from their principal. Working together, they create a successful business, advocate for a comics club on campus, and ultimately integrate their venture into the school's existing sales community.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Andrew Clements' Lunch Money is widely praised for its engaging portrayal of financial literacy and entrepreneurship for young readers. Critics commend the book's ability to teach complex concepts in an accessible and entertaining manner. However, some note that the plot may feel repetitive or simplistic to older audiences. Overall, it is hailed as an inspiring and educational read for children.
Who Should Read Lunch Money?
Readers who love clever, entrepreneurial protagonists will enjoy Lunch Money by Andrew Clements. Ideal for ages 8-12, it explores themes of competition and creativity. Fans of Clements' other works like Frindle and those who appreciate the engaging school dynamics in Diary of a Wimpy Kid will find this book captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
840LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Humor
Relationships: Friendship
Society: Economics
Life/Time: Coming of Age