Games
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On Sale:
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04/01/2007
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Formats:
Hardback
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Mick Sullivan likes reading thrillers, daydreaming about Tabitha Slater, and teasing his archenemy, Boot Quinn.
Boot Quinn likes playing his guitar, daydreaming about Tabitha Slater, and punching his adversary, Mick Sullivan.
The two eighth graders are rivals in every way, and with two fights in the first week of school, they've set the stage for a yearlong showdown. That is, until a new principal arrives on the scene and forces Mick and Boot to spend an hour and a half each day playing games together. Two enemies, one small room, and no adult supervision—battle lines are bound to be crossed.
As the wins and losses are tallied, the boys find themselves fighting for their classmates' attention, a cute girl's affection, and their own fathers' respect.
But how far are they willing to go to win? And who are they really fighting?
There's only one way to find out.
Game on.
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Author Extras
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Reader Reviews from First Look
Games was AWESOME! I couldn't put the book down. I think the idea of having the two bullies play games was a VERY creative idea. I think that it is neat how in the end, they are almost friends, although they don't tell other people. I also like that it shows how the two boys have to deal with problems at home that many people face. Once again, great book.
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Corey (Nixa, MO)
Games was AWESOME! I couldn't put the book down. I think the idea of having the two bullies play games was a VERY creative idea. I think that it is neat how in the end, they are almost friends, although they don't tell other people. I also like that it shows how the two boys have to deal with problems at home that many people face. Once again, great book.
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Corey (Nixa, MO)
This one was a winner. Two boys can't be on the same block without fighting. One is a bully, the other one can't resist the bait. The principal sentences them to an hour a day alone in a room playing board games. At the beginning I had no time for either of these guys but by the end I was rooting for both of them. It's well worth reading.
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K (Pine Lake, GA)
Games is a great story for all kids, as bullying is everywhere, and everyone knows at least one bully (or is the bully...). It's also a story that will keep the reader's attention, which is very important!
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Jocelyn (Asheville, NC)
This book was very good. I liked that they didn't get into a real fight and got along by playing the board games. I think they should use this punishment for all the time!
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Justin (Fulton, NY)
This book was great! It showed the way a new principal dealt with two boys who were always fighting, Boots and Mike. The new principal did not punish them the normal way, he made them play board games everyday. Before long, the whole school knew about their game time and both Boots and Mike's life changes. Throughout the book, both boys go through personal conflicts that weaken and strengthen them. In the end, they find a way to co-exist without fighting, but the road they take to get there is very interesting. I could not put this book down; I read it in one day!
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Desiree (Monterey Park, CA)
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