La Guerra de la Limonada - (Lemonade War) by Jacqueline Davies (Paperback)

About the Book

Evan Treski es astuto con la gente. Es bueno hablando con personas, hasta con adultos. Por lo contrario, su hermana menor, Jessie, es buena con las matemáticas, pero no tan buena entendiendo a la gente. Sabe que los sentimientos son su tema más débil. Entonces, cuando comienza su guerra de la limonada, realmente no se sabe quién ganará . . . y aún más importante, si su pelea alguna vez terminará. Aquí hay una ingeniosa y divertida mezcla de humor y matemáticas. Mientras captura el vínculo único entre hermano y hermana, esta conmovedora novela también sutilmente explora cómo las peleas pueden intensificarse más allá de la intención de nadie.
Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart--but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is no telling who will win--and even more important, if their fight will ever end.

Here is a clever blend of humor and math fun. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone's intent.

Book Synopsis

Evan Treski es un estudiante de cuarto grado que sabe tratar con la gente. Puede hablar muy bien con todos, incluso con los adultos. Por otro lado, Jessie, su hermana menor que también está en cuarto grado, es muy inteligente con las matemáticas pero le cuesta entender a las personas. Ella sabe que no demuestra sentimientos. Entonces, cuando comienza la guerra de limonada, no se sabe quién ganará, y mucho menos si la guerra terminará.

Por primera vez en español presentamos esta combinación perfecta de humor, matemáticas y negocios, escrita por Jacqueline Davies y traducida por las premiadas Alma Flor Ada y F. Isabel Campoy. Es una novela conmovedora que presenta una relación única entre hermanos y analiza de manera sutil de qué manera las discusiones pueden intensificarse más allá de lo esperado.

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)

Review Quotes

"A funny, fresh, and plausible novel with likeable characters, and is suitable for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal

A straightforward plot teaches an important lesson on sibling relationships.--Washington Times

The basics of economics take backseat to Evan and Jessie's realizations about themselves and their relationship. Does a good job of showing the siblings' strengths, flaws, and points of view in this engaging chapter book.--Booklist

This compelling tale about growing up and getting along is appealing and engaging.--Book Links

About the Author

Jacqueline Davies is the talented writer of several novels and picture books. Ms. Davies lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her website at www.lemonadewar.com .

Alma Flor Ada, an authority on multicultural and bilingual education, is the author of numerous award-winning books for young readers. She lives in California, and you can visit her at www.AlmaFlorAda.com.

F. Isabel Campoy is the author of numerous children's books in the areas of poetry, theatre, stories, biographies, and art. Visit www.Isabelcampoy.com.