Houghton Mifflin, 2006-01-09
Toothpaste Millionaire
Toothpaste Millionaire
Paperback
SKU:9780618759255
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* Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award *
In this award-winning story, two classmates set out to create affordable toothpaste and become accidental millionaires!
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Rufus Mayflower’s inventive spirit and Kate’s steady support illuminate the power of entrepreneurship, friendship, and ingenuity. Their journey showcases how resourcefulness and determination can challenge norms and inspire change. This narrative encourages readers to embrace creativity, uphold integrity, and recognize the impact of collaboration in achieving meaningful goals.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 5.4
Age Range • 10-12
Pages • 144
Subjects • Business enterprises • Millionaires
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Business, Careers, Occupations • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues • Juvenile Fiction | Mathematics • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books • Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural • Juvenile Fiction | Places | Middle East • Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - General
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
In this award-winning story, two classmates set out to create affordable toothpaste and become accidental millionaires! Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower is betting that he can make a whole gallon of toothpaste for the same price as one tube from the store. There's just one problem, he has to solve real-life mathematical equations first! With help from his good friend Kate Mackinstrey, can these two entrepreneurs keep up with the high demand for their popular product? Beloved children's author Jean Merrill introduces readers to the ins and outs of a budding business, from costs to profits, in this exciting tale about perseverance, ingenuity, and underdogs.
