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The Lemonade Club | 
 enlarge | Creator: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 142061
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 0399245405
EAN: 9780399245404
ASIN: 0399245405
Publication Date: September 20, 2007
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Product Description
Everyone loves Miss Wichelmans fifth-grade classespecially best friends Traci and Marilyn. Thats 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. Shes losing weight, and seems tired all the time. She has leukemiaand 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 were with you. In true Polacco fashion, this book turns lemons into lemonade and celebrates amazing life itself.
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Poignant and a happy ending too! April 10, 2008
I bought this book for myself after I lost my father to leukemia last year. This year at school, I was in charge of doing a fundraiser for the Leukemia Society. To help my first graders understand what leukemia was, I read this book to them. I do admit that I ad libbed a bit, especially when they talked about breast cancer. But my little ones really got it. They understood what being that ill meant. I shared how the leukemia society helped my family out when my dad was in the hospital. The next day, I had students bring in the contents of their piggy banks and give up their snack money to contribute instead. The story is beautifully written, of course, and it was a welcome addition to my classroom library.
Another Beautiful Book by Polacco March 1, 2008
There are very few books by Polacco that aren't listed amongst my favorites...she writes with such feeling that most of her work tugs at my heartstrings. This book is no exception. She deals with a difficult subject with such a gentle, yet powerful way that you can't help but fall completely in love with her characters. You'll laugh when they do and cry right along with them. Another beautiful piece of writing not to be missed.
amazing book January 14, 2008
This is the first children's book that ever made me cry. The next night it had my husband tearing up. It is a great story -- and even more amazing because it is a true story. My 7 year old is fascinated by it -- in part perhaps because of the strong reaction of her parents to it. And, of course, it prompts discussion of friends (adults and children) we know who are fighting cancer.
The Lemonade Club January 10, 2008
My daughter and I read this book cover to cover. She and I discussed many of our friends and family members who have had cancer and how this book relates. It was a wonderful story with a great ending. I have recommended this book to many people.
Thanks for giving us a wonderful story to share with our children!!
The Lemonade Club December 19, 2007
My daugher and I LOVE Patricia Polacco. This was another great book. We love the way she incorporates her own family members or friends into almost every one of her books. This book is a touching story about two best friends and how they deal with a devastating illness. It also describes a special bond the girls form with their teacher, who also is suffering with her own illness. My daughter and I went through several tissues reading this book. The ending was beautiful and I would strongly recommend this book to children (and their parents).
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