| Author |
Lee, William M. |
| Illustrator |
Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 |
| Title |
Junior Achievement
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Junior Achievement" by William M. Lee is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 1960s. This book is a blend of science fiction and young adult literature that explores themes of entrepreneurship and youth engagement in a post-apocalyptic setting. The story revolves around a group of bright young children who, under the guidance of a teacher named Donald Henderson, form a junior achievement group aimed at learning about commerce and industry through hands-on experiences. The narrative follows the journey of Henderson and his students as they brainstorm and develop innovative products to manufacture and sell, including unique kites and a variety of household items. As they embark on their entrepreneurial adventure, they encounter both humorous and serious challenges, leading to unexpected success and community involvement. The children's ingenuity shines as they navigate the complexities of running a business, highlighting the dynamics of teamwork, creativity, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Throughout the story, the vibrant personalities of the children, along with their interactions with Henderson, create an engaging look into youth potential and the transformative power of guidance and collaboration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27665 |
| Release Date |
Dec 30, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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