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Cynthea Liu

Autore di Paris Pan Takes the Dare

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Sometimes you just want to read a middle grade book that brings you back to your youth! Who doesn't love a good nostalgia trip?

The Dare by Cynthea Liu was a delightful read that reminded me of the days I spent reading my summers away as a kid. This book might not have been around back then, but it gave me the same warm and fuzzy feeling on the inside.

Paris Pan is twelve years old and just moved to a small town. She goes to a new school where she quickly makes friends but they want her to participate in "The Dare." This dare caused a girl to disappear and die many years ago, but is now a right of passage to preteens and can cause quite a scare. Sleep the night out in the forest and hope the "boogeyman" doesn't kill you like they did that poor girl... And of course, with all of that Paris has to join the basketball team to please her parents, try to not make friends with the "weirdo" kids so she FINALLY fits in somewhere, deal with a crush on the boy everyone makes fun of, and deal with all of the family drama and crisis management one twelve year old girl can handle... Paris has a lot going on, but this girl is STRONG and has a great sense of humour.

This story was an absolute delight. It's fast paced, has lots of drama and comedy packed in, and feels exactly like how I felt when I was a middle grader. Throw in the ghostly mystery and you've got a relatable but fantastical book! Middle graders will love this chapter book and will likely get a good kick out of it. Plus, it deals with all of those educational moments we want them to learn about - bullying, peer pressure, friendship, empathy, etc. The final theme? Be true to yourself.

If you're looking for a new middle grade read, I highly recommend this one. I can't sing enough praises for how well this book is written. More readers need to find Cynthea Liu's books! She's a hidden gem. Also, Cynthea Liu is an Asian author, so let's celebrate the diversity her books bring!

Five out of five stars.
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Briars_Reviews | Aug 4, 2023 |
Truly sweet story of friendship between Tiana and Charlotte filled with beautiful illustrations.
 
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PaulaLT | Oct 31, 2019 |
I'm STILL laughing at the parents in this book. Hilarious!
 
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lilrongal | 5 altre recensioni | Nov 20, 2017 |
A cute story about problem solving through struggles and never giving up. This would be a fun and perfect book to read to a child who is learning to ride a bike without training wheels for the first time.
 
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kmcfadden | 1 altra recensione | Jun 10, 2017 |

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Opere
12
Utenti
244
Popolarità
#93,239
Voto
½ 3.7
Recensioni
14
ISBN
30
Lingue
2

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