Margaret Mincks

Narrated by Monika Felice Smith and Christopher Gebauer. Peter is a savvy young businessperson in his cul-de-sac. His eyes are set on someday attending "B school" and being as successful as his role model, a local business luminary. He starts up various enterprises, eventually shutting each one down to move on to the next great thing. His main interest is trying to make money to support the family given that his father has lost his job and seems only interested in baking cupcakes. He "hires" an intern, neighbor Rachel, whom he ends up firing for poor performance. Rachel believes she can do as well as Peter and starts up her own business, and the rivalry is on. Smith and Gebauer's youthful voices suit this kid-character-centered send-up of business management practices.… (más)