Double Dutch
Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper is a middle grade novel published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers in January 2004. This reprint edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story centers around Delia, a young girl passionate about Double Dutch, who finds herself entangled in the secrets she shares with her best friend and the challenges posed by school bullies.
Readers will discover Delia’s journey as she navigates her love for Double Dutch and the pressure of competition, particularly with the World Double Dutch Championships on the horizon. The narrative explores themes of adolescence and coming of age, highlighting the emotional struggles faced by Delia and her friend Randy, who both harbor secrets that could impact their futures. As rumors swirl around the school, the tension escalates, culminating in a pivotal moment that tests their friendship and forces them to confront their fears.
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A young girl who loves Double Dutch is caught in the crossfire of the secrets she, her best friend, and the school bullies are keeping in this emotional middle grade novel.
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 she’s hiding something 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 hide parts of themselves, their school is abuzz with rumors about what malicious mischief the terrible Tolliver twins—who just may have a hidden agenda 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?
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