Books matching: standing up to dares
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Save:An entertaining, memorably gross read that's stood the test of time - perfect for reluctant readers and kids who love a good dare. Just don't read it at lunchtime!
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell is a humorous tale about a boy named Billy who accepts a bet to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days for fifty dollars. Throughout the book, Billy comes up with creative ways to eat the worms while his friends try to sabotage him. The story revolves around friendship, peer pressure, and the importance of standing up to dares and challenges. The writing style is described as comical, engaging, and relatable to children, with a mix of humor and gross-out moments that appeal to young readers.
So Joe went on with his story: how his mother had been carried upstairs to her room; how the doctor had come, shaking his head; how his aunt had sobbed, pulling down all the shades in their house; how...1953•132 pages A unique, clever, and slightly offbeat romcom that’s perfect for fans of dry wit, flawed heroines, and stories about learning to lower your defenses. Not everyone will vibe with Phoebe’s prickliness, but for the right reader, it’s a funny and refreshing take on romance with just a splash of darkness.
Phoebe Walsh, a literature doctoral student with a passion for true crime, returns to Florida to clean out her father's house. Her thesis revolves around the true crime genre, but she views everyone around her as potential serial killers. When her new neighbor, Sam, enters her life, she is suspicious of him. Despite her initial reservations, Phoebe's relationship with Sam blossoms into a sweet romance, leading to personal growth as she navigates her fear of commitment and unresolved trauma from her parents' divorce. The book combines elements of romance, personal development, and pop culture references, creating a light-hearted and emotional story.
OBVIOUSLY A TWO-HUNDRED-POUND Victorian writing desk wasn’t made to be moved all by yourself. But it also hadn’t come with those incomprehensible IKEA instructions showing a blocky illustrated guy get...August 2022•350 pages
