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Payback on Poplar Lane

By Margaret Mincks

By Margaret Mincks

By Margaret Mincks

By Margaret Mincks

By Margaret Mincks

By Margaret Mincks

By Margaret Mincks
Read by Monika Felice Smith and Christopher Gebauer

By Margaret Mincks
Read by Monika Felice Smith and Christopher Gebauer

Part of Poplar Kids

Part of Poplar Kids

Part of Poplar Kids

Part of Poplar Kids

Paperback $8.99

Jan 08, 2019 | 336 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $16.99

Jan 30, 2018 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $9.99

Jan 30, 2018 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $18.00

Jan 30, 2018 | 383 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Payback on Poplar Lane

    “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 Payback on Poplar Lane

    “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 Payback on Poplar Lane

    “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 Payback on Poplar Lane

    “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.

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    About 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 stories. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she… More about Margaret Mincks

    About 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 stories. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she… More about Margaret Mincks

    About 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 stories. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she… More about Margaret Mincks

    About 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 stories. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she… More about Margaret Mincks

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Jan 08, 2019 | 336 Pages | 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425290910

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Jan 30, 2018 | 320 Pages | 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425290903

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Jan 30, 2018 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425290927

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Jan 30, 2018 | 383 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525531500

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    Praise

    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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