The Short Seller
Elissa Brent Weissman
(Author)
Description
A twelve-year-old takes on the stock market in this money-minded middle grade novel that Publishers Weekly calls "a smart pick." It all starts when seventh grader Lindy Sachs is granted one hundred dollars and access to her father's online trading account as a way to alleviate her boredom while she's home sick from school. Lindy learns something immediately--she is very, very good at e-trading. Her one hundred dollars soon becomes two hundred dollars. Then four hundred. And more. With trading talent and access to her parents' savings, the opportunity to make some real dough is too tempting to pass up. In fact, given how well Lindy's stocks are doing, it would be a disservice to not invest it all...Right?
Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.36
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
May 06, 2014
Pages
272
Dimensions
5.19 X 7.65 X 0.79 inches | 0.39 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781442452565
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About the Author
Elissa Brent Weissman is the author of many books for young readers, including The Renegade Reporters, The Length of a String, and the Nerd Camp series. She grew up on Long Island in New York and now lives on the South Island of New Zealand, where her birthday is in spring rather than fall.
Reviews
What a fun novel and a great way to get kids excited about the power of math in the real world! The protagonist, Lindy, evolves from math-phobic child to stock market whiz kid, learning that math is much more than a class at school; it's key to making money. All of this in a book that is fun and energetic and filled with relatable characters. Inspiring kids to see the value in math is one of my passions, and Elissa Brent Weissman has hit the nail on the head with The Short Seller.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math)
Weissman builds layers of suspense as Lindy fixes one disastrous situation only to be hit with an even worse blow; the author also smoothly weaves information about the stock market and finance into the story's family dynamics and middle-grade friendship problems. A smart pick.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "Publishers Weekly"
This is a highly original story effectively told. A readable and interesting thought experiment for young tycoons, this would provide a unique opportunity to pair literature with a classroom study of the stock market. --Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "The Bulletin"
Lindy's enthusiasm is infectious...those who are drawn in by Lindy's passion and the fun math puzzles will be rewarded by a startlingly suspenseful conclusion, with far more at stake than mere classroom drama.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "Kirkus Reviews"
Weissman makes Lindy's mistakes believable, all the while explaining the stock market, short selling, and insider trading in vivid terms...The entertaining story carries tension and drama.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "Booklist"
Weissman builds layers of suspense as Lindy fixes one disastrous situation only to be hit with an even worse blow; the author also smoothly weaves information about the stock market and finance into the story's family dynamics and middle-grade friendship problems. A smart pick.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "Publishers Weekly"
This is a highly original story effectively told. A readable and interesting thought experiment for young tycoons, this would provide a unique opportunity to pair literature with a classroom study of the stock market. --Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "The Bulletin"
Lindy's enthusiasm is infectious...those who are drawn in by Lindy's passion and the fun math puzzles will be rewarded by a startlingly suspenseful conclusion, with far more at stake than mere classroom drama.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "Kirkus Reviews"
Weissman makes Lindy's mistakes believable, all the while explaining the stock market, short selling, and insider trading in vivid terms...The entertaining story carries tension and drama.--Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times Bestselling author (Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math) "Booklist"
