Lunch Money

Chapters 6-7 of Lunch Money detail the rivalry between Greg and Maura. In Chapter 6, their competition begins with lemonade stands, leading to Maura's success selling handmade potholders. Chapter 7...

In Lunch Money, Greg and Maura initially clash over their competing book projects, with Greg feeling threatened by Maura's work. Their books are different, targeting distinct audiences, which helps...

The main characters in Lunch Money are two young entrepreneurs named Greg Kenton and Maura Shaw. Other notable characters include Mrs. Davenport, their school's principal, and Mr. Zentopoulous, their...

The theme of "Lunch Money" revolves around entrepreneurship and the value of hard work. The underlying message emphasizes the importance of creativity, determination, and ethical business practices....

Greg, the protagonist of Lunch Money, is a highly entrepreneurial and ambitious young boy. He is determined, creative, and resourceful, always looking for new ways to make money. His passion for...

The setting of Andrew Clements' Lunch Money is primarily Ashworth Intermediate School, where the protagonist, Greg Kenton, a sixth grader, executes his entrepreneurial ventures. While the book...

The main conflict involves Greg, a sixth-grade entrepreneur, and his classmate Maura, who also starts selling comic books, leading to rivalry. This conflict escalates until their teacher, Mr. Z,...

When Greg thinks that Maura’s new comic-book panel would be dangerous, he means that her finished comic would be excellent. It would almost certainly sell better than his comics.

Greg's principal tells him to stop selling toys at school because the toys are creating a distraction for his classmates, and they have enough of a problem with the toys that kids bring from home on...

Greg calls Maura names in Andrew Clements's Lunch Money, accusing her of stealing his idea for a comic book. This conflict escalates into a physical altercation, resulting in Greg getting a bloody...

Greg insists on perfection for his comic books because he understands that high-quality products sell better and earn more profit, reflecting consumers' expectations of value. Initially, he believes...

Greg's dad suggests he open a bank account to earn interest on his savings. After discovering Greg's hidden money, his father explains that a savings account can grow by five percent annually....

Important events in Lunch Money include Greg's realization that he can sell things to his classmates and the launch of his line of comic books. Maura comes along, and Greg gets his first taste of...

Greg's embarrassment is a result of the fact that a girl, specifically his archrival, Maura, gives him a black eye. In his embarrassment, he refuses to accept help from Maura, even though she has...

Greg is concerned about five things in a particular order after he reads the note from Maura. First, he off-put by her use of the word “love.” Second, he worries about the risk of Mrs. Sanborn...

Greg seems to be a natural entrepreneur. If the novel had taken place in 2020, it would be easy to imagine Greg going on Junior Shark Tank. Compared to his peers, however, he initially seems much...