How to Make Money When You’re Twelve

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How to Make Money When You’re Twelve (Caramel Tree, 2015) — Roy’s parents can’t buy a new computer until school starts in September, but by then, Roy thinks he will die of boredom. He decides to make some money so he can buy a hand-held gaming device to help him get through the summer. But making money when you’re 12 is not that easy, nor is it always the best way to spend the summer.

Part of the Caramel Tree Readers Level 5 series for ages 9 to 12 English language learners. With approximately 4,000 words each, the stories in this series provide ESL students the opportunity to expand their reading skills by witnessing character development and more complex plots.

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