Tanya Takes Out a Loan
Realistic (fiction) 1,434 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 850L
Tanya and Thad are twins with very different spending habits. Thad is learning to invest his weekly earnings in stocks, and Tanya can't wait to buy a smartphone. Thad loans his sister the money to buy one, but overcharges and interest soon catch up with her. What lesson will Tanya learn about money management?