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Kid Power

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My daughter was given this book as a 4th grade reading requirement. She really enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. She asked about Gross and Net and it spun me around. I was pleased that she found it exciting. I hope it gets her in the mindset of saving and being more open in life with the same go-get-it personality as the main character. But even if not, my daughter is learning a lot and most of all, she's enjoying it.
This book is a must have for all young girls striving for more than average.

Forget the economics slant from other reviewers. In my opinion, this is one of the finest children's books ever written. That it features an interesting, intelligent, fun, individuated girl, moves it to the top of must-have reading.

And if you can get it in the original hardcover, with that simple and wonderful illustration, all the better. There's no need for any fancy-schmancy. This is also the perfect gift for an eleven-year old, as the heroine is exactly that age.

Kid Power is a wonderful book to use to teach the basics of economics to 3-5 graders. The story is very engaging and the way the economics vocabulary is woven throughout the story makes this a great tool for upper elementary teachers. The family interactions ring true and the friendship problems are great discussion springboards. Let's petition to reprint this book! Our schools need it!!

Janie and her sister both want new bikes. But they need to pay for 1/2 (one half) of them. So, Janie, (who spends all her money on comics and chewing gum) forms KID POWER, an organazation made up of one and only one member--herself--that does odd jobs for $1 (one dollar) an hour. Includes lots of facts and terms relating to ecconomics and the money program of the United States. (Reccomended, but a little too unreal.)

Janie Golden has been conting on a summer riding a new 10 speed bike wth her friend,Lisa. But when her mom loses her job, dad says"No new bike." Janie couldn't be more dissapointed, until she gets a brilliant idea. "I'll earn the money myself,"she says. And that's how Kid Power begins. No job is to big or small, Janie decides, And put up a sign in the supermarket. The calls come fast and furious for jobs as a dgo-walker, baby-sitter, cat feeder, gardener-- so many that Janie can hardly handle them all! Kid Power is a huge success, and Janie counts her money every night. Until she realizes that she's been so busy making money, that Lisa may never be friends with her again!

This book was awesome. It teaches you something to, friends are more important than money. And don't make promises you can't keep cause some things can get out of hand. Janie's "business" almost got out of hand. This book is really cool and I reccomend it.