Jacqueline Davies je autorkou románov aj obrázkových kníh. Jej diela často skúmajú hlboké témy a sú známe svojím citlivým prístupom k postavám. Autorka majstrovsky kombinuje pútavý príbeh s jedinečným štýlom, ktorý oslovuje čitateľov všetkých vekových kategórií.
In this Spanish language edition of the riveting sequel to bestsellingThe Lemonade War, brother and sister duo Evan and Jessie turn the playground into a full-blown courtroom as they attempt to take the law into their own hands.
For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings’ lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win—or even if their fight will ever end. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.Awards: 2009 Rhode Island Children's Book Award, 2007 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, North Carolina Children’s Book Award 2011, 2011 Nutmeg Award (Connecticut)Check out www.lemonadewar.com for more information on The Lemonade War Series, including sequels The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit, and The Candy Smash.
Join the unforgettable brother-sister duoin this collected edition of the first threebooks from the best-selling Lemonade War series: The Lemonade War, the Lemonade Crime, and The Bell Bandit.
Lemonade war competitors Jessie and Evan Treski learn about the power of poetry during a Valentine's Day holiday marked by a mysterious benefactor who leaves candy hearts for the students of Class 4-0.
This engaging book combines humor and historical education, featuring zany cat-and-mouse antics and animals in disguise. Set during the first American census in the late 18th century, it captures the attention of young readers through slapstick comedy while subtly teaching them about the nation's history and government. The playful narrative encourages curiosity about the past without the weight of traditional historical lessons.
The biography highlights the life of scientist John James Audubon, known for his groundbreaking techniques in ornithology. It showcases his deep passion for birds, which drove his innovative contributions to the field. The book features engaging illustrations by Melissa Sweet, complementing Jacqueline Davies' storytelling, making it a captivating read for both children and adults interested in nature and science.
The story features a house that yearns for a vacation after the Petersons leave. Each part of the house has differing opinions on the destination, with the sunporch advocating for a beach getaway. Despite the basement's reluctance, the house embarks on an unforgettable adventure, guided by the front door. Lee White's charming oil and colored pencil illustrations enhance this whimsical tale, ensuring a delightful and heartwarming conclusion to the house's escapade.
Best-selling author Jacqueline Davies tells the story of two unlikely friends: Sydney and Taylor, a skunk and a hedgehog who strike out to discover the great unknown, despite how afraid they are of it. Charming full-color illustrations and a laugh-out-loud story make this chapter bookperfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.
In this gripping, funny addition to the bestselling Lemonade War series, both Jessie and her brother Evan find themselves unexpectedly cast as outsiders. How they find their way forward makes for a timeless story about the power of courage and kindness. Evan and Jessie Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and created a professional magic show. Yet for all their skills and talents, both find themselves being singled out this summer for reasons beyond their control. Natural-born leader Evan, who is always good at making new friends, discovers he is at the mercy of a bully on the summer school playground, and is pressured to act in a way he never has before. Science-loving Jessie just wants to construct the best bridge she can for the competition next month, yet she is stuck in the wrong summer camp, surrounded by kids who believe fairies are more real than physics and a group of girls who tortured her back in second grade. Suddenly, she, too finds herself acting in ways that puzzle her. Bestselling author Jacqueline Davies once again shows how well she understands her readers in this timely story of how being true to ourselves can help us remember how to treat others.
A magic show, card tricks, and a disappearing rabbit named Professor Hoffman--the Treski kids are at it again as they try to put on a show in the face of an approaching hurricane. But nothing prepares them for what blows into town next: their long-lost dad.
