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A compelling quick read from the author of the international bestseller The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
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At the start of his school holidays, Danny Delaney is looking forward to a trouble-free summer. But when his mother returns home one afternoon, flanked by two policemen, he knows that something terrible has happened.
Mrs Delaney has accidentally hit a small boy with her car. The boy is in a coma at the local hospital and nobody knows if he will ever wake up.
Consumed by guilt, Danny's mother closes herself off, while Danny and his father are left to pick up the pieces of their fractured family.
Told in John Boyne's unique style from the point of view of a twelve-year-old boy, The Dare is a brilliantly compelling story about how one moment can change a family forever.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A well crafted story that is just what it is promised to be - a really quick read. I think it must be hard to write a story that is well composed within the limits of easy language and a few pages - and still make it an interesting story. But I think John Boyne manages to do exactly that. I think the book is suitable for readers from the age of eleven as well as for adults of any age. It is also a good starter's read for those who have English as a second language and want to learn more English. I liked it and I recommend it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The Quick read series are an excellent introduction to a wide range of authors of various styles and therefore are more than just an emergent, easy read. This one doesn't claim to be one for a younger person and although told through the eyes of a 12 yr old boy, doesn't have that young person feel. It isn't predictable either unlike "Boy in striped pyjamas". The Dare of the title only becomes apparent half way through the book when Danny meets Sarah, sister of Andy the boy in the accident. Whether they would ever have met and formed a friendship is debatable, but it's a vehicle for the story to progress. Not one of the best quick reads, but well worth reading.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This book is part of the "Quick Reads" series, released to coincide with World Book Day on March 5th.
Danny's mother has knocked a child over, and whilst it was an accident, she blames herself and withdraws from the family. Danny struggles to cope. His father is preoccupied with looking after his mother and his older brother is away travelling around Europe (and after he told Danny he'd be home from University in the holidays) he feels very alone - something has to give. Will Danny and his family ever be the same again...?
Although I believe this book is meant to be aimed at adults, the fact that it's told from the point of view of a 12 year old makes it read like a children's book. I think that after enjoying "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" so much, my expectations were quite high, but this book is a gentle easy read, which is the point of this series, so go for it!
Danny's mother has knocked a child over, and whilst it was an accident, she blames herself and withdraws from the family. Danny struggles to cope. His father is preoccupied with looking after his mother and his older brother is away travelling around Europe (and after he told Danny he'd be home from University in the holidays) he feels very alone - something has to give. Will Danny and his family ever be the same again...?
Although I believe this book is meant to be aimed at adults, the fact that it's told from the point of view of a 12 year old makes it read like a children's book. I think that after enjoying "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" so much, my expectations were quite high, but this book is a gentle easy read, which is the point of this series, so go for it!
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Gentle drama
This story covers a short, but impactful (I know that's not a recognised word, but it should be!) period of a young boy's life. Read more
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