Payback on Poplar Lane by Margaret Mincks - ISBN: 9780425290910
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Sixth-grade rivals plot hilarious business payback on Poplar Lane!

Payback on Poplar Lane

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  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    8 January 2019

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Summary

“This is the funniest book I’ve read in years.”–Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series

Ways to Run (Ruin) a Successful Business

  1. Hire your neighbor as an (unpaid) intern.
  2. Make them do all the work.
  3. Take all the credit.
  4. Bask in the glow of your achievements.
  5. Completely underestimate your neighbor.
  6. Do not expect payback.

ABC’s Shark Tank meets The Terrible …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780425290910
ISBN-10:0425290913
Author:Margaret Mincks
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Puffin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:8 January 2019
Weight:255g
Dimensions:188mm x 132mm x 20mm
Series:Poplar Kids
What They're Saying

Critics Review

PRAISE FOR PAYBACK ON POPLAR LANE: “Payback on Poplar Lane should be rated 5 stars by The Funny Business Bureau. This is the funniest book I’ve read in years.”—Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series.“A comical yet compassionate story of two determined, quirky characters who misstep big time on the ladder to success.”—Lee Wardlaw, author of bestselling book, 101 Ways to Bug Your Parents“Charming and brilliant.”—The Reading Nook“Readers who enjoy realistic fiction and friendship stories will snatch this title off the shelf.” —School Library Connection “An entertaining read perfect for reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal

About The Author

Margaret Mincks

Margaret Mincks grew up the second oldest of eight kids. When she wasn’t swimming, acting, making up slightly disturbing songs, or filming B-movie parodies with siblings and friends, she was writing and illustrating stories. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she moved to Chicago to perform improvisational comedy with the iO Theater. She later worked at Spider, a literary magazine for six- to nine-year-olds, as an editor. Margaret has also written for children’s nonfiction series like Ripley’s Believe It or Not. She now lives in Florida with her husband, young daughter, and her Staffordshire bull terrier named Reesie.

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