janerose123's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fun read and I like the characters. Jessie supports her brother. Evan wants to back the money from Scott and Scott stole the money from Evan but in the end, Scott gives it to Evan. It was nicely written and I like the ending of the story. I use a paperback edition of this and I'm going to give it 5 stars:D
Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie’s fourth-grade class develops a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, a stated thief, on trial. They create a fair courtroom—with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers—and surprising results.
As she explores the difficulties of fairness, Jacqueline Davies once again reveals how good she is at understanding the complex emotions of children this age.
Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie’s fourth-grade class develops a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, a stated thief, on trial. They create a fair courtroom—with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers—and surprising results.
As she explores the difficulties of fairness, Jacqueline Davies once again reveals how good she is at understanding the complex emotions of children this age.
toreypickard's review against another edition
2.0
Lacks the charm and interest of the first story. We almost left it unfinished, and I don’t think the kids would have minded.
sarahwuzhere's review against another edition
5.0
The suspense on this was insane! Did Scott do it? Did he not do it? My kids didn’t want me to stop reading and that was ok with me.
alliereads's review against another edition
3.0
This is a cute continuation of the first book. Would highly recommend if you've read the first of the series!
hgraybrown's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this more than The Lemonade War. This book will spark great discussions about friendship, family loyalty, honesty and justice, which is why I am going to read it aloud with 4th Grade this year. This is one of those rare realistic fiction books for kids that both boys and girls will relate to and enjoy equally.
jillyfay's review against another edition
3.0
It was a cute sequel to The Lemonade War. They really could have been one book. It was a fast read, good for 2nd or 3rd graders.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book in "The Lemonade War" series and it picks up right where the first book leaves off. I really like the characters in this series, because it seems like most kids can relate to one of them. Jessie, is a math whiz and picks up new learning really easily, but she often has trouble relating to other kids and understanding them, especially if they are being sarcastic. Her older brother, Evan, on the other hand, has lots of friends, knows just what to say to people, but has a lot of trouble in school.
In this book, the brother and sister team work together using the judicial system to help them figure out who stole the money from Evan, which is where the first book left off. It is a good basic introduction to the judicial system for young readers and I think most kids will like the mystery and suspense.
In this book, the brother and sister team work together using the judicial system to help them figure out who stole the money from Evan, which is where the first book left off. It is a good basic introduction to the judicial system for young readers and I think most kids will like the mystery and suspense.
ioanaisreading's review against another edition
3.0
The second in the series, this follows the same two kids and their friends on their adventures. A fun read, following the same pattern as the first one in the series. It reminded me of the good parts of childhood back in the day when kids spent time outside and parents weren't helicoptering over their kids.
whitneydrew's review against another edition
2.0
Solid. Quick read. Nice conclusion to first book. Not as good as “The Lemonade War”.
briarrose1021's review against another edition
5.0
School has started. Even though it's the start of a new school year, neither Jessie nor Evan have forgotten about Scott stealing the $208 from their Lemonade stands. To make matters worse, Scott has the brand new XBox 20/20, which isn't even available in the States yet. According to Scott, he bought it with his own money, but just where did he get that money? Jessie is determined to make Scott own up to stealing the money and finally get in trouble for something that he does, since he seems to get away with everything. But just how does she plan to do this?
By putting Scott on trial.
With everyone in their fourth grade class involved, will the truth come out or will Scott get away with something else? And will Evan lose all of his friends, now that Scott has a new XBos 20/20 for all the kids to play?
Though this book wasn't as long as The Lemonade War, it was still a great story. And I loved that it served to draw that story to a close. As with The Lemonade War, each chapter started with a new word and its definition - all of which were associated with trials and legal justice. If you read and enjoyed The Lemonade War, you will also like The Lemonade Crime.
I especially liked how it dealt with the concept of fairness, and how fairness intersected the different aspects of the plot. I also liked how we got to see several characters at their best and their worst, and we got to learn a little more about some of the side characters. And that ending? That was a good ending, all the way around.
I definitely want to read more books in this series, because I am really enjoying them. I definitely like seeing how Jessie is growing and learning a lot by virtue of being in the fourth grade with her brother, and around kids who are older than her. It's providing a lot of challenges for her, and she is trying to rise to the occasion.
By putting Scott on trial.
With everyone in their fourth grade class involved, will the truth come out or will Scott get away with something else? And will Evan lose all of his friends, now that Scott has a new XBos 20/20 for all the kids to play?
Though this book wasn't as long as The Lemonade War, it was still a great story. And I loved that it served to draw that story to a close. As with The Lemonade War, each chapter started with a new word and its definition - all of which were associated with trials and legal justice. If you read and enjoyed The Lemonade War, you will also like The Lemonade Crime.
I especially liked how it dealt with the concept of fairness, and how fairness intersected the different aspects of the plot. I also liked how we got to see several characters at their best and their worst, and we got to learn a little more about some of the side characters. And that ending? That was a good ending, all the way around.
I definitely want to read more books in this series, because I am really enjoying them. I definitely like seeing how Jessie is growing and learning a lot by virtue of being in the fourth grade with her brother, and around kids who are older than her. It's providing a lot of challenges for her, and she is trying to rise to the occasion.