Books matching: the consequences of bets
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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 - #2
Save:A fast, fun, twisty political thriller packed with Capitol Hill secrets and suspense - a great ride if you don’t mind checking your realism at the door.
The Zero Game by Brad Meltzer is a political thriller set in Washington, D.C., where Capitol Hill staffers get caught up in a secret game involving betting on legislation. When the game turns deadly and one of their friends is killed, the protagonists, Harris and Matthew, find themselves on the run from a dangerous assassin while trying to uncover the secrets behind the game. The book is described as fast-paced, engrossing, and full of suspenseful twists and turns, with a plot that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the surprising conclusion.
I DON’T BELONG HERE. I haven’t for years. When I first came to Capitol Hill to work for Congressman Nelson Cordell, it was different. But even Mario Andretti eventually gets bored driving two hundred...January 2004•496 pages
