Lunch Money

Andrew Clements' "Lunch Money" introduces Greg Kenton, a natural-born entrepreneur who excels at finding creative ways to earn cash, from selling small toys to launching his own comic book empire. His biggest challenge comes in the form of Maura Shaw, a fellow twelve-year-old with her own artistic talent and business savvy, who becomes both his fiercest rival and an unexpected partner. This middle-grade novel explores themes of competition, collaboration, creativity, and the ethics of business within a school setting. It's a humorous and engaging story that encourages young readers to think about innovation and problem-solving.

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.