How to Win a Slime War

By Mae Respicio

A slime-selling showdown tests a boy's creativity against family expectations.

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288 pages· 49,788 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Alex Manalo, a young slime enthusiast, faces a sticky challenge: out-sell a rival to dominate the slime market. But his dad, the new soccer coach, wants him to focus on sports. As Alex juggles school friendships and family pressures, he must decide between his passion and his father's expectations. Will Alex's unique slime recipes win the day, or will he be forced to abandon his dreams? It's a colorful clash of creativity and tradition in this race to see who will ooze out on top.

From the publisher

Slime entrepreneurs face off in an epic battle to see who can sell the most slime, while navigating sticky situations with friends and family. From the award-winning author of The House That Lou Built comes another story about a creative kid with something to prove. Alex Manalo and his dad have just moved back to Sacramento to revive their extended family’s struggling Filipino market. While Alex likes helping at the store, his true passion is making slime! He comes up with his own recipes, playing with ingredients, colors, and textures, which make his slime truly special. Encouraged by a new friend at school, Alex begins to sell his creations, leading to a sell-off battle with a girl who previously had a slime-opoly. Winner gets bragging rights and the right to be the only slime game in town. But Alex’s dad thinks Alex should be focused more on traditional boy pastimes and less on slime. As the new soccer coach, Dad wants Alex to join the team. Alex is battling on multiple fronts–with his new friends at school, and with his dad at home. It will be a sticky race to the finish to see who oozes out on top.

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