{"product_id":"philly-hustle-gregory-lilien-9798267187442","title":"Philly Hustle: From Dough to Dollars: A Fun Kids' Chapter Book About Friendship, Confidence, and Starting a Pretzel Business in Philadelphia (Young Fo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilly Hustle: From Dough to Dollars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if the plain old pretzel could become Philly's next big business?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDante feels invisible-just another kid in the crowd. But when he and his fearless friend Imani look at the ordinary pretzel stand at their neighborhood game, they see opportunity. Together, they launch \u003ci\u003ePretzel Pals\u003c\/i\u003e, turning \"just fine\" snacks into a booming side hustle filled with bold flavors, catchy chants, and big dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom sketching logos to handling tough customers, Dante learns that building a business isn't just about making money-it's about courage, creativity, and believing in yourself even when others doubt you. With Imani's unstoppable hype and Dante's sharp ideas, Philly's block parties, basketball games, and festivals will never look at pretzels the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilly Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the \u003cb\u003eYoung Founder Series\u003c\/b\u003e-chapter books that inspire kids to dream big and think like entrepreneurs. Perfect for fans of realistic fiction, friendship stories, and books about kids starting their own businesses, this fast-paced, heartwarming novel is packed with laughs, lessons, and Philly flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your reader loves \u003cb\u003eentrepreneur books for kids, money-making ideas for kids, friendship and teamwork stories, or middle grade fiction about starting a business\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhilly Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e delivers inspiration on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat kids and parents will love: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelatable characters ages 9-12 discovering entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fun, city-rooted story about turning pretzels into profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal-world lessons on teamwork, money, problem-solving, and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cb\u003eYoung Founder Series\u003c\/b\u003e alongside \u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSan Diego Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouston Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the City of Brotherly Love, one idea-and one salty snack-turns into a business adventure full of grit, laughter, and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers of\u003c\/b\u003e: kids' entrepreneurship books, business books for kids ages 9-12, money and investing for kids, friendship stories, and realistic middle grade fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregory Lilien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267187442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Gregory Lilien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47761283186943,"sku":"9798267187442","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bcab42b4-b160-4738-ba11-75f934d2aa15.jpg?v=1765514857","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/philly-hustle-gregory-lilien-9798267187442","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}