Dare-Right Now

It's just a house. It's just eight hours. I don't believe in ghosts...The Right Now! series contains colorful high-impact graphics and cutting-edge design, which adds drama to every page. These 40-page stories, containing no more than 600 words each, are intended for striving readers who struggle with traditional classroom fiction. The gripping realism of each story draws the reader in... but what happens next? The endings are ambiguous- students can debate what's next in a series of activities designed to further explore the subject. The Right Now! series contains colorful high-impact graphics and cutting-edge design, which adds drama to every page. These 40-page stories, containing no more than 600 words each, are intended for striving readers who struggle with traditional classroom fiction. The gripping realism of each story draws the reader in but what happens next? The endings are ambiguousstudents can debate whats next in a series of activities designed to further explore the subject.

From School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up-In fewer than 500 words, Phillips has created two engaging hi/lo readers. Both first-person narratives feature teen protagonists, age-appropriate story lines, and easy reading that doesn't feel so simplified that it's insulting. The fonts, layered graphics, and manipulated photos give the stories a graphic-novel appeal. At the end of each book, "What's Next?" provides extension activities and discussion topics about the stories' themes. In the first book, Kristi accepts a dare to spend a night in a haunted house. While she doesn't believe in ghosts, she admits to being frightened by the voices she hears. In the morning, she is greeted by a cheering crowd. She survived Dare, a TV reality show where contestants spend the night in haunted houses. But were the voices part of the show? Readers are left hanging and wanting more. In Goal, Carlos attends a tryout for Chivas USA, a professional soccer team. There is only one coveted spot and flashy teammate Josh is also trying out for the position. Coached by his late grandfather, Carlos learns not to be a "glory boy," but to consider the needs of the team. Though Josh outscores him, his aggressive play and unsportsmanlike conduct put the team at risk, resulting in a satisfying ending. Good thing there are several books in this series.-H. H. Henderson, Heritage Middle School, Deltona, FL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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