But Dad Marco whined No Marco Mr Solano said firmly Your allowance is fair Marco sighed The other kids in his class had bigger allowances Marco got three dollars a week Everyone else got at least five dollars It wasn’t fair no matter what his dad said 3
Mr Solano was off to his job at the Pet Party Pet Food company I’ll be back by seven he said He rumpled Marco’s hair on his way out I’m sorry hon Marco’s mom said Your dad is just busy at work He’s trying to get a big account She grabbed her keys Business is the only thing that gets his attention right now Marco’s mom was joking But her joke gave Marco an idea 4
Fair Is Fair!
Marco surveys his friends and uses bar graphs to convince his father to raise his allowance.
About This Book
By: Jennifer Arena
Illustrated by: Diane Palmisciano
Published by: Kane Press an imprint of Astra Publishing House
