Introducing The Big Money Squeeze: Adventures in Fourth Grade Money Making, a one-of-a-kind book that will captivate and inspire parents, teachers, and kids alike. Join Rymer, Ash, Nia, and Ollie, a group of regular kids with extraordinary ideas, as they embark on an exhilarating journey of money-making in their fourth-grade world. With a goal to complete their LEGO treehouse by adding the ultimate hangout spot--a big TV and gaming system--they set out to conquer financial challenges and turn their dreams into reality.

Takeaways from this captivating tale:

• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Dive into the world of entrepreneurship as Rymer and his friends navigate the highs and lows of starting a business, emphasizing the importance of creativity, resilience, and teamwork.
• Budgeting Basics: Learn the fundamentals of creating a budget and setting financial goals, empowering young readers to make informed decisions about their money.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Witness the characters' determination as they face setbacks and failures, showcasing the invaluable life lesson of perseverance in the face of challenges.
• Building Better Businesses: Discover the secrets to crafting a successful enterprise as the children gain insight into crucial business principles, igniting the entrepreneurial spirit within young minds.
• Financial Empowerment: Challenge the notion that money matters are solely for adults, and empower children to explore the world of finances at any age, opening their eyes to the possibilities of wealth creation.

The Big Money Squeeze is the perfect resource for elementary school teachers to engage their students in a thrilling narrative while imparting invaluable lessons about money, business, and the limitless potential of young minds. With its relatable characters and actionable takeaways, this book will inspire the next generation of budding entrepreneurs to dream big, work hard, and embrace their financial aspirations.

Strauss, Rymer

RYMER J. STRAUSS is a 9-year-old boy born and raised on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. He attends Sea Pines Montessori Academy, and he was in the fourth grade with some of the coolest kids in the world when he wrote this book.

Rymer is an avid reader, sports enthusiast, and creative adventurer. If he isn't reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (a copy of which can be found in every family car) or "Dog Man," he is playing soccer, running cross country, learning judo, traveling, or swimming.

He likes to create new business opportunities, tell jokes, and loves designing secret hideouts, lofts, and forts. He's currently working on design plans for a DNA-required access port to his hidden reading nook.