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Description
Kip's only friends are the members of the Daredevil Club, a club whose mission is to complete seven dangerous dares before their rivals, the Wildmen, complete their list of dares.
Before the cliff-diving accident in which he lost the use of his leg, Kip had been the leader of the Daredevil Club. Now he has difficulty completing the dares and suspects that his membership is threatened. As the daredevils plan their final stunt, a dangerous climb along a narrow steel shelf beneath a bridge, they try to convince Kip that he may not be up to the task. Kip refuses to back down even though he suspects his friends might be right.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in French as Les Casse-Cous.
Contributor Notes
Pam Withers wrote Daredevil Club after a back injury. During her recovery, she missed being able to participate in sports activities with her friends and family, and she started to wonder what would happen if someone were so set on keeping up with their pre-injury activities that they took unreasonable risks. Pam is the best-selling author of several sports adventure novels for young people, including Camp Wild and Breathless. Pam lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Editorial Reviews
"This is a riveting story that will appeal to reluctant middle-school male readers. Highly Recommended."
— Canadian Book Review Annual
"Reluctant readers will be motivated by the fast-paced action scenes."
— Teen Reads Too
"There is a tension in the book that will hold any reader's interest."
— VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine
"A novel with considerable appeal to reluctant male readers. Recommended."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
