Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Phish
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
none.
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Gary_Paulsen
|
| gptkbp:awards |
none.
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| gptkbp:character_development |
grows as a young entrepreneur.
|
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
community.
customers. mentors. friends and family. business partners. |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
determined.
optimistic. resourceful. entrepreneurial. hardworking. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
business challenges.
learns from mistakes. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive reviews
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired young readers.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
American suburban life.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
promotes entrepreneurship.
celebrates youth. encourages independence. highlights childhood. reflects American dreams. |
| gptkbp:events |
friendship.
importance of hard work. entrepreneurial spirit. responsibility. value of money. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:book
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lawn Boy
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Jim_Mc_Mullan
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
youth entrepreneurship.
American values. Gary Paulsen's childhood. Gary Paulsen's life. children's experiences. entrepreneurial stories. |
| gptkbp:influences |
American culture
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life experiences.
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| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
to earn money.
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-385-31373-0
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
Lawn Boy (the boy)
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
youthful. |
| gptkbp:page_count |
144
|
| gptkbp:plot |
A boy starts a lawn mowing business.
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1987
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Wendy Lamb Books
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
Lawn Boy Returns.
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Lawn_Boy_Returns
|
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Lawn_Boy_series
|
| gptkbp:setting |
suburban neighborhood
summer. |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
middle grade readers
|
| gptkbp:theme |
entrepreneurship
|