Phoenix Hustle: Turning Heat into Hustle: A Fun Kids’ Chapter Book About Entrepreneurship, Popsicle Stands, and Learning Confidence (Ages 9–12, Young ... Chapter Books for Kids Ages 9–12) - Softcover

Lilien, Gregory

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798267047081

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Sofia can’t stand another scorching summer in Phoenix with nothing to do. But when she whips up a batch of fruity popsicles that make her friends go wild, she realizes she might be onto something bigger than just cooling off. With a dash of creativity, a lot of taste-testing, and the help of her best friend Diego, Sofia launches Desert Pops, her very own popsicle business.

Soon, she’s learning what every young entrepreneur discovers: running a business means more than making a great product. It takes planning, teamwork, customer service, and the guts to keep going when the ice melts and the pressure rises. From experimenting with new flavors to facing down copycat competitors, Sofia’s hustle teaches her what it really means to start something of her own.

Packed with humor, friendship, and plenty of popsicle magic, Phoenix Hustle is more than just a fun story—it’s a hands-on guide to entrepreneurship for kids ages 9–12. Readers will pick up lessons in financial literacy, problem-solving, leadership, and confidence, all wrapped in a fast-paced, summer-fresh adventure.

Why Kids (and Parents) Love Phoenix Hustle:

• Fun, relatable story: Perfect for fans of realistic middle grade fiction who want excitement and life lessons.

• Entrepreneurship for kids: Shows step-by-step what it’s like to start a popsicle stand and grow it into a small business.

• Confidence and creativity: Encourages readers to see everyday ideas as opportunities to shine.

• City pride: Highlights Phoenix landmarks and captures the energy of a desert summer.

Part of the Hustle Series & Young Founder Series

Phoenix Hustle is one of the stand-alone novels in The Hustle Series, where kids across the U.S. launch small businesses and discover the thrill of hustle, grit, and creativity. Each Hustle book is part of the larger Young Founder Series, designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Business books for kids ages 9–12

• Financial literacy for kids

• Chapter books with entrepreneurship and teamwork themes

• Stories about friendship, creativity, and starting a business

When the heat is on, Sofia proves that the coolest ideas can come from the simplest places. Phoenix Hustle shows kids everywhere that it’s never too early to chase a dream, start a business, and turn hustle into something extraordinary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798267047081
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146