Middle School Millionaires

by Roderick J. Robison

When the janitor allows Kirk and Tommy to place recycling barrels in the school cafeteria, the two thirteen-year-olds just hope to make some pocket change. But when the other schools and town facilities ask for recycling barrels too, their business takes off. They earn much more than pocket change. And the funny thing is, nobody but the janitors know the recycling barrels are owned by the two young entrepreneurs. The money rolls in…but trouble follows. The principal suspects they’re up to something. The eighth grade bully tries to capitalize on their new found wealth. And the competition, the town’s largest recycling contractor—tries to put them out of business. Their real trouble begins though, when the principal, superintendent of schools, and mayor learn the recycling barrels are owned by two middle school students. They think they’ve been misled; a suspension hearing ensues. Everything Kirk and Tommy have worked so hard for is in jeopardy. They’re on the brink of loosing it all—but if they can survive the ordeal, they just might become…Middle School Millionaires.

Genres: Childrens

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 2013

Reviews

[Paige]

Great

Of you love business this is a fantastic book!!! I loved i do much!! So great!! Best book ever invented!!!

[Deanna Offerdahl]

I wanna own a business

I am 10 years old, and I'm VERY spoiled. This book thought me that to be spoiled you have to work for it, I now want to own a business now. I think this book would help young minds like me, should learn the important vaule of money, and how hard it is to earn it. I would like to thank the author of this book, Roderick J. Robison, for teaching me at a young age how money works, and how the all there hard work paid off because they started in 8 grade, and at the young age of 26 they were millionaire. Thank you for teaching me this at a young age!!! For any parents out there who child\Children think money is something that will grow on a tree, this book teaches them that you have to work for it, not expect in October that all the money in the trees would fall. Over all I think this book is a 10/10

[Lonna Pierce]

This is a very readable choice for middle school kids who might be reluctant readers because it is a quick read about perfectly relevant issues to them. The young entrepreneurs see a problem—overflowing trash barrels that contain potentially profitable cans and bottles. They make a partnership, create a business, work hard, and learn about financial literacy in a big way! So, of course their efforts are targeted by short-sighted administrators. Recommended.

[David E Archer]

Very enjoyable and teaches good lessons

Read this with my 10 year old son, and we both loved it! Entertaining with a number of humorous sections, plus it teaches great lessons such as the value of hard work, friendship, and charity - but without being preachy. Highly recommended!

[Melinda]

I LOVE IT❤️❤️

my son LOVED this book! we loved the main characters, kirk and tommy, and all that they taught us about hard work, and service, and generosity. we also loved the motivation this nurtured in our son to be a business owner. so many great lessons!

[Clark Eide]

Excellent primer for kids

My son loved the book. At twelve it struck home for him. I enjoyed reading it to him because it was really a primer on entrepreneurship...very well done via a good story.

[Angela]

Cool

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[Nolan]

Awesome book

I read this to my homeschooled children and they all found it very interesting and didn’t want me to stop reading.

[Weonwi Jang]

Just for u

It was a hilarious story and it makes my kids laugh I really liked it. And it’s the best ever made story yet for my kids.

[lynda adams]

This was a great book

Thank you for the book it has helped me learn all about business and the quote the best way to make money is give it away great

[CR]

Great book.

Amazing book filled with lots of great lessons about business. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes a good story.

[Garele Westmoreland]

Great book!

I am a youth counselor attempting to encourage my students to read. I read this book to test it out before suggesting it. Great read! There are many teaching points.

[Jon McKinney]

A great read plants the seed of possibilities in my girl’s heads

My 2 girls loved the story and attempted to predict what would happen with each conflict that arouse. Sometimes they guessed right too

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[Melenia]

I very much enjoyed this book. I feel like it is geared towards about middle school age, but I still enjoyed reading it.

[Leslie A Carlson]

Very good

I chose 5 stars because this is one of the best books I have read in all the years I've known how to read. You should get this book because it is very entertaining for anybody.Really, you should get it.

[Jordan meyers]

Good

It was a good book

I liked the end
It was a good book and I really liked it a lot

[Anyah]

Cleary's words

amazing book and I am surprised that the business grew so fast

[Jessica Ostebo]

i totally recommend this book it is awedome and so entertaning

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[Aeden]

Great Book!

I loved this book! My only critique is that it could've been a little longer or maybe have a sequel but the ending was spectacular.