Books
Double Dutch
- Item Number
- 108
- Estimated Value
- 8 USD
- Opening Bid
- 4 USD
Item Description
Double Dutch
By Sharon M. Draper
Delia loves Double Dutch more than just about anything, and she's really good at it -- so good she and her teammates have a shot at winning the World Double Dutch Championships. Delia would die if she couldn't jump -- but Delia has a secret, and it could keep her off the team next year.
Delia's friend Randy has a secret too, one that has him lonely and scared. And while Delia and Randy struggle to keep their secrets, their school is abuzz with rumors about what malicious mischief the terrible Tolliver twins -- who just may have a secret of their own -- are planning.
Delia and Randy's secrets collide on what should be the happiest day of Delia's life, and the collision threatens to destroy their friendship. Why can't life be as easy for Delia as Double Dutch?
Reader Review:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed this one a lot
By C. Melcher
Format: Paperback
My 10 yo daughter and I have been enjoying Double Dutch. I understand why some reviewers believe it is unlikely that Delia would be so successful in covering up the fact that she can't read. I have, however, seen learning disabilities go unnoticed by parents and teachers in children who are otherwise bright and well behaved. (I've also seen tremendous efforts made to put gifted but poorly behaved children in special ed programs so that knife swings both ways :-)
Another thing I liked about Double Dutch was that by and large it offers a positive and affirming picture of the lives of urban, African American middle schoolers. They face real challenges but there are many caring, involved adults--parents, teachers, coaches--who are really pulling for them in the end.
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