I am a big fan of graphic novel adaptations of nostalgic novels from my past, and this adaptation of The Lemonade War is a great addition to the genre. This version does a great job of preserving the key moments in the novel while adding a successful graphic element.

The tension between the siblings is well-depicted in the book's images. We get an especially clear view of Jessie's struggles with social norms, understanding her brother, and making friends. I do think that some stories--like Scott's--could be more clearly developed for the end to pay off more fully. The business contest at the end doesn't feel much explored at all yet.

There are many direct learning moments here--watching Evan and Jessie work out math problems visually was great for showing contemporary ways that math is being taught and helping children to visualize the way that math works in different brains. I like the way that each chapter is set up with a definition of a word that ties to that chapter's themes.

Both my 7 year old and 10 year old enjoyed reading this graphic novel and zipped through it in only a couple of hours. My 7 year old gives it 5 stars, while the 10 year old was more like a 3.75!

This is a classic for a reason, with math skills, relationship difficulties, and business sense all woven throughout a story of friendship. My niece's 4th grade class read the book as part of a school assignment, and I highly recommend this for teachers and librarians. The adaptation of the classic book into a graphic novel was skillfully done and will ensure that this book continues to get into the hands of new readers for years to come.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great graphic novel. The story was great and engaging for kids. This will make a great read for kids and they will greatly enjoy this book.

What an awesome adaptation of the first book from The Lemonade War series. This follows siblings Jessie and Evan as their miscommunications and animosity lead to tension that results in an all out war to outsell the other with dueling lemonade stands. The conflict between brother and sister is very relatable and the frustrations they each feel individually are compelling. I felt so much empathy for each of them as they both struggled to just be understood and appreciated for who they are. I thought the artwork was fantastic and hope they are more volumes to come!

I have never read the novels, but I have heard a lot about them. I loved this! Jessie and her struggles are so relatable. My family is chockful of neuro-spicy people and I saw a lot of them in her. Personally, I related to Evan. The forever less-smart sibling in the family.

This is a great book! The images were beautiful, just a little more of the details from the novel would have been amazing. It left me wanting more! Thank you to netgalley for letting me read it in advance.

I’ve never read the original book, but I know it’s quite popular. When I got a chance to read the new graphic novel, I jumped at it. It has a good ending after a lot of ups and downs between a big brother and his sister. A friendly competition that definitely has its unfriendly moments! And one “friend” that I hope they get their revenge on in later books. If you have a sibling you’ll be able to related to these two. Sometimes you love them, sometimes you don’t. But when you combine your strengths, sometimes you find out just how great you are together. Highly recommend this book for kids, it was a fun read.

I received an advance copy of this book for free, and am leaving an honest review of my own volition.

My students have loved Lemonade Wars for several years and I am so excited to be able to offer the graphic novel to reach even more students!

Jessie and Evan are siblings who struggle with self confidence- Jessie is smart enough to skip a grade but struggles with social aspects. Evan is struggling in school but has lots of friends. When they end up finding out they’ll both be in 4th grade, their feelings cause them to get into a fight and the Lemonade Wars begin. Will they be able to communicate with one another and end their war?

Having not read the original I am not able to comment on how much this adaptation loses as a graphic novel, but I can say this is a really good book. The story is something younger readers can all relate to at some point, even if it is not about a sibling. The lessons here about communicating honestly and not letting your emotions get the better of you are ones that I hope anyone who reads this takes to heart. I understood both Evan and Jessie's point of view with regard to their frustrations about the other and thought those parts were the best done throughout the book. I saw this is part of a series and knowing that the next book solves the mystery from this one has made me very excited to read it. As far as a graphic novel this book is excellent. The illustrations are well done and bring the story to life and there is not too much on a page to be visually overwhelming to readers. I highly highly recommend this for elementary classroom and school libraries!

I was so excited to see this graphic novel adaptation. This is a popular book and kids will be thrilled to see this version. Great story, adaptation and artwork. Story really came alive. Delightful story with important life lessons.

I was so excited to see that there is a graphic novel adaptation of The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, as it is a loved book in my middle-grade library. It beautifully captures the nuances of sibling dynamics and the challenges of navigating friendships.

The story centers on Evan and Jessie, two siblings whose contrasting personalities often lead to friction. Evan, the socially adept one, excels in navigating the world of peers, while Jessie's sharp intellect is sometimes hampered by social awkwardness. The graphic novel skillfully portrays their struggles to understand each other, offering readers a relatable glimpse into the complexities of family relationships.

Beyond sibling rivalry, the book also explores the delicate landscape of friendships. Evan's interactions with Scott, in particular, offer a candid look at how we sometimes maintain connections even when they don't feel entirely genuine. This portrayal provides a valuable opportunity for young readers to reflect on their own relationships and consider what truly constitutes a positive friendship.

The artwork is a definite highlight. The captivating colors and dynamic illustrations bring the story to life, while the thoughtful inclusion of vocabulary definitions at the beginning of each chapter subtly enhances readers' language skills. Even more impressive is the way the illustrations convey the characters' emotions, allowing readers to connect with them on a deeper level, even if they haven't personally experienced the same feelings. This graphic novel is not only a delightful read but also a rich source of valuable life lessons.

Let me tell you how excited my kids were when they heard we got the arc for this book. They absolutely loved the original, and anytime a book is turned into a graphic novel my kids are super excited.

The pictures are beautiful. The colors are beautiful. I can't wait for this book to come out so I can purchase it for our school library.

This is the perfect way to get kids Who don't want to read, interested in Reading.

Thank you netgalley for this Arc in exchange for an honest review

I love the original version of this book and this was a great Graphic Novel adaptation ! I know my students will be excited to check this out from the Library.

Thanks to #NetGalley and Clarion Books/Harper Collins Children’s Books for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

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This was a cute adaption of the books! I might be biased because I remember loving listening to them, but this book did a good job of adapting them. It wasn't perfect, but it really never can be.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for this arc!

I was excited to read a digital ARC of this graphic novel via NetGalley. The graphics are nice and boldly colored. I wasn’t familiar with this story going in, though it sounds like the book upon which it’s based has some traction. I liked how the book teased out different elements of a business plan modeling how to maximize profits. I did not like the tense sibling rivalry and overall negative tone of the book. This book feels very true to human nature but also carries a lot of cringe in its moments of miscommunication and sabotage. I did feel very deeply for brainiac Jessie who just wants to make friends and not be shamed for her academic success. I certainly feel for the difficulty of Evan’s position, but it just makes the book all the more painful to read. I think this book effectively conveys the social difficulties of awkwardly navigating adolescence.

Thank you @jacquelinedaviesbooks_, @harpercollinschildrens, and @netgalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Lemonade War graphic novel!

This adaptation of the beloved book is a fantastic way to engage reluctant readers. As a teacher who has frequently used the original novel during my 4th-grade unit on economics, I’m thrilled to add the graphic novel to my classroom library.

Both versions are excellent tools for exploring math and economics concepts, while also diving into themes like conflict resolution and sibling dynamics. I highly recommend picking up this new release alongside the original—it’s perfect for teaching comparisons between text formats and deepening understanding of these timeless lessons.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review!

As someone who never read the chapter book this graphic novel is adapted from, I really found it adorable. I think the story is one that kids will be able to relate to, with characters that leap off the page. The art was spectacular and totally captured the feeling of a PBS cartoon. I loved Jessie and Evan, their struggle was relatable as a gifted sibling of a gifted sibling. I found the font easy to read and the use of vocabulary words as chapter introductions to be a great tool for teachers or even the interested reader.

Overall, this was a charming read. I’m sure it will do amazing in the market when it releases, even better in schools (a potential sell out in Book Fairs).

Thanks to NetGalley and Clarion Books for the digital copy of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I had not read The Lemonade War as a child, but one of my children was assigned it when they were the right age. They lost their copy of the book, so I ran around town looking for a copy so they could finish their assignment. Then, since I bought the book, I read it and really liked the lessons being taught. The “new” math that I had a hard time understanding, basic business concepts, an empathy for others, and encouraging fundraising for a cause that meant something to them.

This graphic novel adaptation of the classic book does a really good job of highlighting Evan and Jessie’s strengths and skills in brightly colored panels and easy to understand illustrations and text. You can feel Evan’s frustration with his little sister, and you can see Jessie’s lack of understanding of people’s feelings.

I think this adaptation makes the concepts taught in the book more accessible for those who are reluctant readers, or those who prefer to learn visually. This is a valuable graphic novel for those who want to teach kids some lessons without beating them over the head with them. Kids won’t even realize they’re being taught something because the book is just that engaging and relatable.

Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I don't have a sibling but Lemonade War showed me the dynamics I'm missing. I loved the business terms scattered throughout this book, I think it will be an awesome learning tool for younger readers. And our two main characters trying to understand each other with a great ending made me enjoy it a lot.

Hmm.. Well having read the lemonade war in its original form I’m not sure if this did the job of capturing the fun and allure of the original.

Because of the nature of a graphic novel the “choppy” clipped prose by way of dialogue just doesn’t work for me and comes off boring. One thing that the original did was take business concepts and made it fun for the younger reader. This unfortunately comes off as “school work” that is trying to be fun.

The illustrations are fine but in all honestly having the one black character be drawn with “demonic” red eyes even if it’s trying to convey a random movie line, comes off horribly. Also if it’s going to be redone for 2025 maybe updating the book to a current average price for a lemonade stand would
Be appropriate so the kids can connect with it as 50¢ isn’t cutting it any longer

I still gave it four ⭐️ as I think many will love the nostalgia of the beloved series in a new form.

I am thankful to have gotten an eARC for free from Harper Collins through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again