I Dare You

  • Pages:128
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Series: Orca Soundings
  • Themes:filmmaking, viral videos, peer pressure, hoaxes, social media
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  • Available:08/17/2021
  • Age Groups:Fiction Ages 12+
  • Reading Level:2.9
  • Lexile:HL580L
  • ATOS:4.1
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What happens when a supernatural hoax turns into a real-life crime?

Sixteen-year-old Rainey is surprised when a video he made of a schoolyard fight goes viral. Two schoolmates, Jordan and Rowan, convince him to make another one, this time about a mysterious figure in the woods. Soon rumors are circulating that someone is out there kidnapping kids. Or maybe it’s a ghost. The teens are thrilled with the attention their prank is getting and are setting up a follow-up video when things go horribly wrong. A local woman, convinced that the ghost is related to the nightmares she’s been having for years, drives out to the area to investigate. The sight of Rowan in costume staggering across her path causes her to drive off the road. When the police start asking questions, Jordan and Rowan abandon Rainey. No one else knows what really happened but will a guilty conscience force Rainey to admit to his part in the accident or will he keep quiet?

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

“Offers reluctant readers plenty of material to mull over when it comes to responsible behavior both on- and offline.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“For schools and libraries looking for more in this high interest low vocabulary genre, I Dare You has promise. Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“A great text for reluctant YA readers as it is high interest with short chapters and easy connections for most readers.”
– Children's Literature
Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection   | 2021  |  Commended
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks   | 2022  |  Commended

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