The Lemonade War

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; the relationship between Evan and Jessie is the emotional core and is based on sibling rivalry and love.

Light Themes

Evan feels threatened by Jessie's academic success and fears being overshadowed; Jessie struggles to understand social dynamics; themes of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the importance of communication are central; the tone is ultimately warm and reconciliatory.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is emotional and centered on sibling rivalry and hurt feelings.

Synopsis

Fourth-grader Evan and his younger sister Jessie, who is skipping into his grade, have a falling out and declare a lemonade war to see who can make the most money by the end of summer, learning lessons about business, fairness, and sibling love. A smart, funny novel that weaves math concepts into an emotional story.