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"Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare" by Patricia Polacco is about siblings Richie and Trisha who compete to prove whose hobby is more challenging. Richie teases his younger sister Trisha about her ballet class, so she challenges him to perform in her ballet recital. Richie accepts on the condition that Trisha joins his hockey team for the big game. The story explores the sibling rivalry between the two as they attempt each other's activities.
Quick Summary
Sibling rivalry hits peak comedy when Richie and Trisha compete to prove whose hobby demands more skill, with each sibling raising the stakes in increasingly ridiculous ways. Kids will laugh at the playful back-and-forth and root for both sides as the brother-sister showdown gets personal in true Patricia Polacco fashion. If your kid loves books like "Ivy + Bean" where friends clash in funny ways, they'll devour this sibling version. Perfect for ages 5-8 in kindergarten through third grade.