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ASIN: 1554553687
ID #113063
Dare   (Rated: E)
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: eyestar~* Author Icon
Review Rated: E
Amazon's Price: $ 8.82
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Summary of this Book...
Dare is a realistic story about two brothers who are taken in by a tough teacher/horse rancher after their grandmother dies. The elder boy is a rebellious loner type yet wants to look after his younger brother. The emotional intensity as the boys learn to trust and find a home is potent, especially with the older boy, DARE, who secret family trauma keeps him trapped in himself.
I had to keep reading to the conclusion!
This type of Book is good for...
Teens might enjoy this story, but so did I!
I especially liked...
I liked the characters and setting where Dare learns to relate to the horse. I also appreciated the hopeful tone. Good insights into teens. The realism of the setting and the life is outstanding.
The author of this Book...
Marilyn Halvorson is a Canadian and is a teacher/cattle rancher in Alberta.
I recommend this Book because...
It is entertaining and shows some lessons in dealing with teens and for teens to think about and udnerstand as well.
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