{"product_id":"payback-on-poplar-lane-isbn-9780425290910","title":"Payback on Poplar Lane","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"This is the funniest book I've read in years.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Chris Grabenstein, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWays to Run (Ruin) a Successful Business:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Hire your neighbor as an (unpaid) intern.\u003cbr\u003e2. Make them do all the work.\u003cbr\u003e3. Take all the credit.\u003cbr\u003e4. Bask in the glow of your achievements.\u003cbr\u003e5. Completely underestimate your neighbor.\u003cbr\u003e6. Do not expect payback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABC's \u003ci\u003eShark Tank \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eThe Terrible Two \u003c\/i\u003ewhen a pair of sixth grade entrepreneurs compete to become top mogul on their block. \u003ci\u003ePayback on Poplar Lane\u003c\/i\u003e is a pitch-perfect comedy, destined to become a middle-grade classic.\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003ePAYBACK ON POPLAR LANE\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePayback on Poplar Lane\u003c\/i\u003e should be rated 5 stars by The Funny Business Bureau. This is the funniest book I’ve read in years.”\u003cbr\u003e—Chris Grabenstein, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A comical yet compassionate story of two determined, quirky characters who misstep big time on the ladder to success.”\u003cbr\u003e—Lee Wardlaw, author of bestselling book, \u003ci\u003e101 Ways to Bug Your Parents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Charming and brilliant.\"\u003cbr\u003e—The Reading Nook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers who enjoy realistic fiction and friendship stories will snatch this title off the shelf.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"An entertaining read perfect for reluctant readers.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eMargaret 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 \u003ci\u003eSpider\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299744698597,"sku":"NP9780425290910","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780425290910.jpg?v=1767734573","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/payback-on-poplar-lane-isbn-9780425290910","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}