Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday

Alex wished he had money like his brothers but somehow no sooner had he been given some money than it started to slip through his fingers. Despite his determination to save up for a 'walkie-talkie', the two dollars his grandparents gave him was gone even before they had left and he had nothing to show for it except some used bubble-gum. Though the setting for this amusing saga is clearly American the dilemma is universal, especially for children of around Alexander's age (seven/eightish) who are likely to read the story.