Payback on Poplar Lane, Margaret Mincks
Payback on Poplar Lane, Margaret Mincks
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Payback on Poplar Lane

Author: Margaret Mincks

Narrator: Monika Felice Smith, Christopher Gebauer

Unabridged: 6 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/30/2018

Synopsis

"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 Two when a pair of sixth grade entrepreneurs compete to become top mogul on their block. Payback on Poplar Lane is a pitch-perfect comedy, destined to become a middle-grade classic.

About The Author

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on January 25, 2018

There is a business war on Poplar Lane. It's Peter vs Rachel and they are in it to win it. This story is told from both Peter (with plenty of business tips inserted) and Rachel (with her ongoing saga Tulip and Cyrano). Peter is all about making money and selects next door neighbor Rachel to be his i......more

Goodreads review by M.J. on June 24, 2020

This was our first family read-aloud selection of summer vacation, and my kids loved it. I bought it during the Scholastic book fair last fall, and it ended up being slightly advanced for my 8-year-old — I had to explain a lot of the business terminology to him, but that did not impede his enjoyment......more

Goodreads review by michelle on February 26, 2018

Thank you to @kidlitexchange and Viking Books for the preview copy of Payback on Poplar Lane. All opinions are my own. I’m giving the book a 4 star review because it was well written and I think that kids will love it. That said, this isn’t the style of book that I would personally gravitate towards.......more

Goodreads review by Leah on February 12, 2023

Payback on Poplar Lane was a pretty good book. I only rated it four stars because I thought it was a little bit confusing. The reason for that is because the book kept introducing more and more characters. It was hard to keep all of the characters strait. Also, I think the book sets a bad example fo......more

Goodreads review by Greg on July 15, 2017

Really funny and engaging. One of the best books of 2018. You will love it.......more

Quotes

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

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