{"product_id":"9781250180469","title":"The Startup Squad: Face the Music","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Startup Squad: Face the Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brian Weisfeld, Nicole C. Kear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirls mean business in \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Squad: Face the Music\u003c\/i\u003e, the second novel in the series, which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003ecalls “an enjoyable and diverse story highlighting friendship, entrepreneurship, and perseverance.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarriet’s brothers are hoping to enter a local battle of the bands. Winning could get them on a reality TV show! But low funds have left them without even a working guitar. The Startup Squad jumps into action—and quickly pulls together a plan to sell T-shirts to raise money. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe girls have a lot of great ideas—until everything starts to go wrong. When all the problems start turning disappointed fans into an angry mob, the girls realize they have to get back into the groove before the band members—and the Startup Squad—break up for good!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach book in this middle-grade series by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear also features tips for kids starting or running their first businesses, plus a profile of a real-life tween girl CEO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Imprint Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Filled with flawed characters and moments of growth, including lessons on trial and error, practicing customer service, and learning from mistakes, this drama-filled, fast-paced, entertaining read places friendship and hard work at its heart.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Squad\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls. I loved this story of girls finding their way in the world of entrepreneurship.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor winner \u003ci\u003eA Corner of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has common core connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Squad\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Startup Squad\u003c\/i\u003e encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Squad\u003c\/i\u003e comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.”\u003cbr\u003e—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A refreshing depiction of drama turned positive, this series opener is perfect for young entrepreneurs.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Teamwork and friendship are at the fore of this business-savvy series, which will hold particular appeal for girls struggling to find ways for their ideas to bloom.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250180469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Imprint","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40739391439054,"sku":"9781250180469","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_1b9a4d68-e010-4394-9393-a4cc092071d6.jpg?v=1641362935","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250180469","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}