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katdfleming's review against another edition
3.0
This is a really fun story about making money, innovation, quality work, and sharing the wealth. Perfect for enterprising young kids.
gwen_pageturner's review against another edition
I hadn't heard much about this book, but I would put it up there with Frindle as a middle grade classic. Short and sweet story about a boy who just likes money and comes up with unique ways to earn it. I will say that I never would have been inventive enough as a child to come up with the idea to make and sell miniature comic books.
onceuponacarm's review against another edition
4.0
Another wonderful school story by Andrew Clements with similarities to Jacqueline Davis's Lemonade War in that two main characters, a girl and a boy, learn about economics and business while engaging in a little competition and ultimately coming together. In Lunch Money, Greg is a talented kid in many ways, particularly in the art of making money. In fact, most of his life revolves around making money in one way or another. He is a realistic character, displaying characteristics of giftedness and also seeming relatable even to kids who don't share his passion for cash. Greg schemes up several ways to make money at school by selling things to classmates for a mere 25 cents, after realizing how many of his peers usually have a quarter to spend on any given day. After a few encounters with the principal and a heated dispute with the neighbor with whom he is often in competition, Greg constructs an innovative and creative way to make his business ventures about more than cash, discovering valuable truths about what is important. Though a bit idealistic and picture-perfect, as are many of Clements's school stories, it has a feel-good ending that is ultimately satisfying. Highly recommended for kids interested in money, comic books/graphic novels, and school stories, especially those by Clements. Great for 3rd through 6th grade and would also make a good read-aloud.
notbanana's review against another edition
4.0
Lunch Money / Andrew Clements / 2005
Genre: fiction
Format: juvenile fiction
Plot Summary: Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.
Considerations: no red flags
Review Citation: School Library Journal, vol 51, issue 8, p122
"The characters are rich with interesting quirks and motivations, including Mr. Z, a blood-phobic math teacher. Along with providing a fast-paced and humorous story line, the author examines concepts of true wealth, teamwork, community mindedness, and the value of creative expression."
Selection Source: School Library Journal
Recommended age: 8-10
Genre: fiction
Format: juvenile fiction
Plot Summary: Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.
Considerations: no red flags
Review Citation: School Library Journal, vol 51, issue 8, p122
"The characters are rich with interesting quirks and motivations, including Mr. Z, a blood-phobic math teacher. Along with providing a fast-paced and humorous story line, the author examines concepts of true wealth, teamwork, community mindedness, and the value of creative expression."
Selection Source: School Library Journal
Recommended age: 8-10
paulnewman's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
blackenedwhiplash's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book when I was in 6th grade. At the time, I liked Andrew Clements's book Frindle and I loved comics, so I read this book and loved it back then. This book also inspired me at the time to write small 16-page comics using one piece of paper folded up a certain way. Though I stopped when I had a hard time cramming more than one panel on each page since they were so small haha! But as for this book, I definitely recommend it to any middle schooler.