81 pages 2 hours read

Virginia Euwer Wolff

Make Lemonade

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 1993

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff has received acclaim for its poignant portrayal of teenage struggles and resilience. Readers praise the compelling, verse-based narrative and strong character development. Some critique its limited plot complexity but appreciate its emotional depth and realism. Overall, it is celebrated as a powerful, uplifting story that resonates with young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Make Lemonade?

A reader who would enjoy Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff is likely an adolescent to young adult interested in realistic fiction that addresses socio-economic challenges, young motherhood, and personal growth. Fans of books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell will find its raw, poetic prose and compelling characters engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

890L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Mothers
Relationships: Teams
Genre
Education
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Education
Poverty