The Lemonade Club

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Hardcover

$18.99

$17.66

6 - 9

Reading age

Page count

2,279

Word count

AD740L

Lexile measure

Sep 20, 2007

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

Everyone loves Miss Wichelman’s fifth-grade class–especially best friends Traci and Marilyn. That’s where they learn that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade! They are having a great year until Traci begins to notice some changes in Marilyn. She’s losing weight, and seems tired all the time. She has leukemia–and a tough road of chemotherapy ahead. It is not only Traci and Miss Wichelman who stand up for her, but in a surprising and unexpected turn, the whole fifth-grade class, who figures out a way to say we’re with you.In true Polacco fashion, this book turns lemons into lemonade and celebrates amazing life itself.

What Kind of Book is The Lemonade Club

Topics

friendship cancer school teachers health and daily living diseases, illnesses, injuries, and disabilities illness hope growing up resilience childhood

Genres

fiction

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

What is something you could do if a classmate is battling cancer, to help that classmate feel seen, loved, and courageous?

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The Creative Behind the Book

Author & Illustrator

Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children’s books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona’s Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka’s Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, and Sticks and Stones. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.