Books with title Read If You Dare

Gardner Dickinson is almost 15, and his life is a mess. His bedroom is littered with library books he never reads. He daydreams about building muscles, but never gets around to it. Worst of all, his recently laid-off dad is more interested in playing golf than finding a new job. But one day life starts to click for Gardner. He finishes a few of those library books, begins running after school and starts earning some spare cash - and those muscles he’s craved - by splitting wood for the neighbors. Most importantly, he and his dad have a good talk, which just might be enough to get Mr. Dickinson back on track. Randy Powell, the popular author of Tribute to Another Dead Rock Star, crafts another winning tale filled with funny and touching moments. With Johnny Heller’s energetic narration, listeners of all ages will see plenty of themselves in Gardner as he comes of age.

This very scary, very silly book will have young children roaring with laughter as they dare each other to touch the hair of a spider, the belly of a monster, the sticky tongue of a snake, and many more icky parts of creepy creatures! But who will be brave enough to turn to the last page to see the spookiest monster of all? The truly courageous will be rewarded with a shockingly hilarious—yet eerily familiar—surprise!

Gutters, Tad, Kayla, and May are in a club called the Braves. They take turns giving each other dares. This time, Kayla is dared to sleep over inside a creepy old house. When her friends show up the next morning, Kayla won't wake up. She's still alive, but poisoned, and in a coma. A piece of paper nearby is marked with one letter, K. Is someone trying to kill Kayla? The remaining three Braves will have to find out who's after their friend.

When little Olivia is dared to throw a rock at a nearby house by her friends, a broken window will lead to a series of important life lessons and a burgeoning friendship that will change her forever. After breaking the house’s window, Olivia is confronted by the older woman who lives there, and instead of getting in trouble, she is set forth on a year-long series of dares. With a variety of dares designed to keep Olivia out of trouble, the two form a unique friendship while creating a lasting impact on each other’s lives. I Dare You is a touching new children’s book about friendship, doing the right thing, and following your dreams. Warm and upbeat, this endearing book by Sean Michael Thomas utilizes fun, creativity, and colorful pictures to teach valuable life lessons to young readers everywhere. With heart and love guiding every sentence, this wonderful little book is perfect for children as they begin their exploration of life. Suitable for a wide range of children, I Dare You is easy enough for those just learning to read, but it will also be an enjoyable story to read to even younger audiences. With vivid pictures, a touching plot, and a distinctive approach to convey important life lessons, I Dare You is a charming children’s book that will teach as it entertains. Thomas studied both voice and theatre at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Northern Michigan. His first book, Sedikit-Sedikit Menjadi Bukit: Little by Little we Climb the Mountain, was published in 2008, and his second book, The Most Special Place on Earth, was released in 2011. Thomas currently lives and works in Moscow as a correspondent and presenter for the English-speaking television network, RT-Russia Today.

Lauren Fleming lives a life away from the celebrity lifestyle up in Scotland. She's just a regular eighteen year old who enjoys spending time with her friends, sitting on the sofa and snacking on things she probably shouldn't be eating. Meet her dad Graham, he drags her down to a football game even though she hates the sport.Only what Lauren doesn't know is that one fifth of global hit boy band Doug Dares, George Summers is going to be at the game as well. She is thrown into a world of first love, second chances and a bit more than three minutes of fame!

A teenager's-eye view of parental desperationWhat do you do when your dad has a midlife crisis? This is the dilemma of fourteen-year-old Gardner, whose father's been laid off and is now expressing boredom with his life, and even talking to Gardner about leaving the family. Gardner has all along thought he'd like to grow up to emulate his father, whom he has idolized since childhood. But, with this disappointment and possible betrayal haunting his family, Gardner isn't so sure anymore. Eventually, through old and new friendships and a dedicated endeavor to become physically strong, Gardner finds the emotional strength and identity to survive whatever upset may be in store for him and his family's future. In scenes both comical and heartbreaking, Randy Powell demonstrates once more that he is one of the foremost contemporary writers for young adults.

Gardner Dickinson's life -- like his room -- is a mess. He checks books out of the library, but never reads them. He talks about getting into shape but goofs off instead. His family is falling apart. His mom is working all the time to pay the bills, while his father is losing it. Out of work for months, his dad spends his time playing golf or holed up in the garage with magazines. And he confides in Gardner things that a father has no right to tell a son. Can Gardner get up off his rear end and turn his life around? This title is an Accelerated Reader® Title