Lunch Money (Rise and Shine)

Of all the Andrew Clements school books I've read, Lunch Money was by far the least engaging. The reason for this is that a large part of the book focuses on numbers instead of people, and where Clements has succeeded in the past is in his ability to make us really like his leading characters. Greg, the lead character in this book, is not very nice. He's largely driven by money and selfishness, and although Clements does try to make Greg more personable by depicting his change of attitude, the change does not come off convincingly.

The concept itself behind the book is terrific: schools are hypocritical because while they profess to be trying to promote certain values and healthy lifestyles, the actions districts take are at times directly opposed to the high moral standards the districts are imposing on the students.

I did enjoy the book, and recommend it to those looking to read more of Andrew Clements' books. I would pick up Frindle, The School Story, or The Report Card first however.

This is a good book from Andrew Clements. The teacher is supportive, and the two main characters (6th grade boy and girl) learn to work together despite a longstanding rivalry.

Greg's brothers tease him and call him the names that capitalists get called. Money grubber. Ebeneezer. Greedy. The greediest, most selfish kid on earth. Robber baron? I forget whether that one was in there.

Anyway, right now in 2011, disrespect for people who earn money through creative problem solving/individual iniative/hard work is getting pretty tiresome.

Well illustrated, especially the pages that show how to put together a 16-page mini comic book.

Have you ever wanted to be rich? Probably. Well if you have, have you ever done anything about it? I'm guessing not. In the book Lunch Money, Andrew Clements writes about a boy who wants to be rich too, but he actually does something about it.

Greg Kenton is a boy with a dream. A dream to be rich, just like any other 12 year-old kid. Except Greg actually does something about it. Greg went around school selling little toys to students until the principle caught him and told him not to sell the toys in school any more. During the next school year Greg started selling little comic books that he made himself. After a few weeks the principle caught Greg selling the comic books and almost suspended him because he didn't listen to what she said the year before. Greg knew this was going to happen sometime but he didn't know what to do now. Then he saw something, a flyer. It was a flyer for the book fair and on one of the pages it showed comic books and Greg didn't really figure anything of it, until something hit him. Greg wondered why the schoolbook fair could sell comic books in school and he can't. That got Greg thinking. Will the school committee permit Greg to sell his comic books, or will they refuse?

Something that was surprising to me was when Greg made a deal with Maura (a girl in his class who he despises) to go into business with her because her comic books were better than his. Even though Greg despises Maura me made that deal with her because all he wants money because he is greedy.

Theme in Lunch Money is not to be greedy because you could lose all your friends. Another theme in this book is not to judge a book by its cover. An example of this was when Greg thought Maura was copying him he got really mad, but when he got to know her a little better Greg realized she was sort of inspired by him.

Do you like money? Well if you do I think Lunch Money would be a great book for you because it is all about a boy who wants money and the different ways he tries to get it.

Hi! If your someone who likes funny and amazing books, then this is the right book for you! This book by Andrew Clements is a funny and interesting story. About a boy trying to make money so when he is older, he can become a millionaire!:)

If you are someone who needs tips to becoming a millionaire(if you can really be a millionaire), then read this book for an amazing idea! There are also lots more books by Andrew Clements, like "The Report Card", "Frindle", "The Laundry News" and much more!

I would appreciate it if you would take the time to sit down and read this book !:)

I just finished reading Lunch Money. I am a fourth grade teacher. Within our reading program, we teach a unit on business and making money. This book will fit in perfectly. It's a great example of what it takes to get even a simple business off the ground. I was impressed with how Mr. Clements had the two main characters plead their case to convince the grown ups in charge that they be aloud to continue their business. The book is humorous and allows the reader the opportunity to understand the twists and turns of taking a seemingly simple idea and turning it into a money-making venture.

Mr. Clements appears to have an amazing grasp of the mind of a middle school child. The characters and the dialogue were very believable. I enjoyed reading Lunch Money. I can't wait to share it with my class. I know they will enjoy it too.

The book "Lunch Money" tells about a kid named Greg who has a talent of making money. In sixth grade, Greg finds out that every kid has extra money. He discovers that he should sell things. The principal bans him from selling things though.

He thinks that he can make comic books to sell because that should be appropriate in school. Then he finds out this girl named Maura Shaw is selling comic books too and stealing his customers. He gets in a fight with Maura. The fight leads in to trouble though. The trouble happens in Mr. Z math class because Maura punches Greg in the nose accidentally. Not only does Greg have to go to the nurse, but he and Maura are sent to the principal's office. The principal doesn't want them selling comics. After that, at lunch Greg apologizes and they work together to make more comic books. Mr. Z thinks it's a good idea but Maura and Greg don't dare bring them to school. Then Maura finds out that a lot of different stores are selling things in school. Greg and Maura make a plan to go to the School Committee. Mr. Z volunteers to help.

At the School Committee, Greg and Maura convince the district to allow them to sell books. The district finally agree. Greg and Maura sell a lot of comic books in school. They also give the school $1,421 donation.

I think this is a good book because it tells about friendship and understanding!

"Lunch money" is the book to get. The story starts off with a boy named Greg whose has the dream to be rich. So at a early age, he gets a paying job, 10 cents for doing his brothers' laundry and more doing for his brothers' "stuff".

Now, Greg sells little comic books called Chunky Comics at school and is getting good profit until someone steals his idea. Maura. Will Greg and Maura fight to the end? or will they form a unlikely friendship to pass the obstacle in their way.

I like this book even more because Andrew Clemet puts lots of voice into the story, Go lunch money!!!!!

My second grade class is reading this book. We are learning to write reviews so we are reviewing it on the store. It’s a funny, awesome book but it does say some not nice words. My boys think there is too much romance in it. Overall we would give this book a 4 1/2!

Do you like money? Do you wonder how other people make money? Then I have the perfect book for you. It's called Lunch Money. It's by Andrew Clements. This book is about a money-holic sixth grader named Greg Kenton who LOVES money. He still wants more money, though. So he decides to make little handmade comics called Chunky Comics. But one day Maura Shaw, his enemy, copies his idea! Greg and Maura get into a lot of yelling fights. WATCH OUT! It gets physical! I'm sure you'll love this book because it will make you laugh out loud! So hurry and go to a bookstore or Library and get Lunch Money!

I really thought Lunch Money was a very good book... It taught me about how kids really see money when there younger and how they should be spending it but I thought this book went a little to far by selling your stuff to kids at your own school, I would highly recommend this book, because I thought the book showed how two kids could work together and get a good relationship as friends even though they have been enemies since forever because Greg thought Maura was always coping his ideas to sell items.I thought the book taught kids easy ways to make money in the beginning. I feel that this book was taken to serious by Maura and Greg by going to the school board to get it approved even though there giving some of the funds from the comics towards the school. I feel bad for the teacher Mr. Z by getting involved, but I actually think it was good for the kids to have a teacher on there side even though, he wasn't in the beginning of the story.

Lunch Money is a cleverly written children's book. The main character, Greg, is an intrinsically motivated young man that is out for the all-mighty dollar. As a small child, Greg was in awe of money. His life-long goal is be "superrich." After spearheading several profitable businesses, Greg finds a moneymaking venture that he loves---making and selling comic books. However, Greg must tackle a few problems along the way. His biggest problem...a long-standing rivalry with a girl!

This book is a great chapter book for young readers. The chapters are short, so the reading is not intimidating. Plus, Brian Selznick created illustrations within the chapters that create humor. Not only is the layout inviting for children, but also it explores practical living skills and character education. As a teacher, I found a treasure trove of possible enrichment lessons in Lunch Money. Clements' book addresses real-world math skills, work ethic and motivation, proactive problem solving, and making and maintaining friendships. Lunch Money even delves into the precious awkwardness of boy-girl relationships in elementary school. I enjoyed this book tremendously and will certainly share it with my young readers.

This book is a fantastic book. It has soooooooo much suspense and is very easy reading. Easy reading in this case means you don't even have to think about reading it, your eyes just glide across the page. It is really interesting. It is fun for most kids because almost ALL of Andrew Clements's books are about school.

I really liked LUnch Money because it was detailed, funny and lots more!

It is about a boy named Greg, who, really, really, really likes money. For almost his whole life he has been enemies with a girl named Maura.

What will happen?Read the book to find out!

Greg Kenton always loved money and earning it. But just recently he noticed how much money could be earned at school. All he needs is the right thing to sell. Toys? He'd get in trouble. Comics? Of course! Comics are close enough to books to sell in school. But when his life-long rival, Maura Shaw, comes in, it's more than a problem. Read this humorous business story today! It is truly an amazing book, but that's not a surprise for Andrew Clements.

Greg Kenton always loved money and earning it. But just recently he noticed how much money could be earned at school. All he needs is the right thing to sell. Toys? He'd get in trouble. Comics? Of course! Comics are close enough to books to sell in school. But when his life-long rival, Maura Shaw, comes in, it's more than a problem. Read this humorous business story today! It is truly an amazing book, but that's not a surprise for Andrew Clements.

Andrew Clements has A good taste for school boooks. I highly recemend this book for any one realy. Greg loves money and sells little comic books at school. But is This aloud? Find out in Lunckh Money!

This is a good book from Andrew Clements. The teacher is supportive, and the two main characters (6th grade boy and girl) learn to work together despite a longstanding rivalry.

Greg's brothers tease him and call him the names that capitalists get called. Money grubber. Ebeneezer. Greedy. The greediest, most selfish kid on earth. Robber baron? I forget whether that one was in there.

Anyway, right now in 2011, disrespect for people who earn money through creative problem solving/individual iniative/hard work is getting pretty tiresome.

Well illustrated, especially the pages that show how to put together a 16-page mini comic book.