The Lemonade War: The Graphic Novel by Jacqueline Davies, Karen De La Vega
ISBN: 0063310384
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel, Middle Grade Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“The Lemonade War” middle grade graphic novel adaptation by Jacqueline Davies and illustrated by Karen De La Vega is a good updated version of the classic book by Davies. Older sibling Evan is faced with his brainy younger sister Jessie skipping a grade and ending up in his class. He thinks that people will think that he’s dumb. Meanwhile Jessie is worried about not being as popular as Evan and just wants to spend time with him. When sibling rivalry leads to a competition about who can raise the most money selling lemonade over the summer, we see them butt heads and get in arguments that are rooted in their insecurities. Eventually they learn that both of them have strengths and weaknesses and that neither of them is better or worse than the other.

Illustrations are bright and colorful. I enjoyed the math depictions in picture form. This story is a suggested purchase for middle grade graphic novel collections. Aimed at ages 8-10.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.