Like Sophie Simon Solves Them All, this book has great insight on elementary school. When Francine and Kansas compete head-to-head in a dare war, the race is on! From licking lizards to hanging undies to flag poles, the points constantly increase. Anyone who likes humor and competition will want this!
Double Dog Dare
By Lisa Graff
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | R | 4.4 | 48610 |
What would you do to win a dare war?
In a humorous and insightful novel about dares, divorce and friendship, Lisa Graff tells the story of fourth-graders Kansas Bloom and Francine Halata, who start out as archenemies, until--in a battle of wits and willpower--they discover that they have a lot more in common than either would have guessed.
This dual-perspective novel will appeal to girls and boys alike--and to anyone who has ever wanted anything so badly that they'd lick a lizard to get it.
Praise for DOUBLE DOG DARE
“[A] perceptive and funny book….the way [Graff] handles her characters is spot-on.” --Booklist
“Readers will be hooked by the first chapter….All in all, an enjoyable, lighthearted read about a difficult topic.” --School Library Journal
“Graff's…story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters' voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families' reconfigurations.” --Publishers Weekly
In a humorous and insightful novel about dares, divorce and friendship, Lisa Graff tells the story of fourth-graders Kansas Bloom and Francine Halata, who start out as archenemies, until--in a battle of wits and willpower--they discover that they have a lot more in common than either would have guessed.
This dual-perspective novel will appeal to girls and boys alike--and to anyone who has ever wanted anything so badly that they'd lick a lizard to get it.
Praise for DOUBLE DOG DARE
“[A] perceptive and funny book….the way [Graff] handles her characters is spot-on.” --Booklist
“Readers will be hooked by the first chapter….All in all, an enjoyable, lighthearted read about a difficult topic.” --School Library Journal
“Graff's…story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters' voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families' reconfigurations.” --Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 9780142424124
ISBN-10: 0142424129
Published on 4/4/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews (3)
Its a pretty good book, I have read it. I really like how Ginny can do a cartwheel and how Francine and Kansas become friends at the end.
It is pretty funny and scary. They have things that you would normally never do. Francine is crazy about being the news anchor.