Philly Hustle

Philly Hustle: From Dough to Dollars

What if the plain old pretzel could become Philly's next big business?

Dante 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 Pretzel Pals, turning "just fine" snacks into a booming side hustle filled with bold flavors, catchy chants, and big dreams.

From 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.

Philly Hustle is part of the Young Founder Series-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.

Whether your reader loves entrepreneur books for kids, money-making ideas for kids, friendship and teamwork stories, or middle grade fiction about starting a business, Philly Hustle delivers inspiration on every page.

What kids and parents will love:

• Relatable characters ages 9-12 discovering entrepreneurship.

• A fun, city-rooted story about turning pretzels into profit.

• Real-world lessons on teamwork, money, problem-solving, and confidence.

• Part of the Young Founder Series alongside Brooklyn Hustle, San Diego Hustle, Houston Hustle, and more.

In the City of Brotherly Love, one idea-and one salty snack-turns into a business adventure full of grit, laughter, and heart.

Perfect for readers of: kids' entrepreneurship books, business books for kids ages 9-12, money and investing for kids, friendship stories, and realistic middle grade fiction.