The Daredevils
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The Daredevils
Narrated by:
Taylor Meskimen, Mark Sanderlin
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Narrated by:
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Taylor Meskimen
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Mark Sanderlin
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Rob Buyea
About this listen
Loretta and her twin brother, Waylon, are headed to middle school. Loretta has always been quick with her fists and her wits. Since Waylon is on the small side, Loretta doesn’t let anyone mess with him. But now she worries he won’t survive without her by his side. Her secret plan: bulk him up with muscle over the summer. Little does she know that Waylon has a plan of his own. He’ll show his sister he can take care of himself.
As each puts their strategy in motion, Loretta and Waylon spend the summer going into the woods behind their house, even sneaking there in the dead of night. That’s where they first encounter Louie, who is about their age but noticeably bigger. Louie is homeschooled, he explains when Loretta gives him the third degree. Loretta, Waylon, and Louie soon fall into a comfortable friendship and continue their nightly forest adventures. When they unearth a mysterious box, the past collides with the present, propelling the trio on a quest that will forever change their lives.
Rob Buyea’s spirited dual narrative drives this funny, touching brother-sister story, where even the best-laid plans sometimes backfire and feelings may get bruised, but family and friends always count. Letting go of childhood means boldly taking risks to face the future while learning from the past.
Critic Reviews
★ "Bravely tackles self-confidence, loss, and depression with the care these topics deserve.... An engaging, fun-filled title with heart." —School Library Journal, starred review
“Buyea uses [the twins’] heartfelt alternating perspectives . . . to thoughtfully explore change, transition, and complicated familial histories.” — Publishers Weekly
“Buyea uses [the twins’] heartfelt alternating perspectives . . . to thoughtfully explore change, transition, and complicated familial histories.” — Publishers Weekly
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