
By Gary Paulsen
Part of the Lawn Boy series
A young boy starts a lawn-mowing business that unexpectedly grows into a large and complex operation.
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A 12-year-old boy's simple lawn mowing job turns into a booming business when a neighbor, Arnold, introduces him to the world of capitalism. As the business grows, so do the profits, leading to unexpected investments, including a prizefighter named Joey Pow. What starts as a summer chore becomes a whirlwind of economic lessons and unforeseen challenges. Will the boy manage to navigate this new world, or will it all get out of hand? Discover how a lawnmower ride leads to a summer of intrigue and opportunity.
Things get out of hand for a 12-year-old boy when a neighbour convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business. The boy quickly learns about the beauty of capitalim.
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