Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully - by Darlene Beck-Jacobson (Hardcover)
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- In this poignant novel in verse, eleven-year-old Jack misses his dad who is MIA in Vietnam.
- 8-9 Years
- 7.6" x 5.6" Hardcover
- 275 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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"This poignant novel in verse crystallizes a boy's worries about his father, MIA in Vietnam. His family, new best friend, and a bully unexpectedly all help Jack find the courage to do the right thing, not the easy thing."--Amazon.com.Book Synopsis
In this poignant novel in verse, eleven-year-old Jack misses his dad who is MIA in Vietnam. The last thing Jack wants to do is spend summer with his grandparents.
He's expecting the worst summer of his life--until he meets Jill. Things change as it becomes a summer of fishing, camping, bullies, and a fish who grants wishes. A fish that could be the answer to Jack's problem. But when Jill makes wishes of her own, things don't turn out the way they expected. Every wish has a consequence.
Will the fish grant Jack's biggest wish? Will Jack be brave enough to ask?
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"A historical childhood fantasy in verse, Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully blends light summer fun with deep emotional challenges."--Foreword Reviews
-- (1/22/2020 12:00:00 AM)"Although it's set in the 1960s, the story reflects timeless issues that will resonate with modern readers. A fresh, inspiring exploration of a daunting issue."--Kirkus Reviews
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