Synopsis
Since her older brother always wins at ping pong, checkers, and everything else, Amy decides to learn riddles in hope of finding some way she can beat him.
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Gr. 2-4. Amy, a third-grader, has lost 172 straight ping pong games and 112 straight checkers games to her brother Peter, who will always be "two years older and two years bigger." Determined to best him in something, she memorizes dozens of riddles, but Peter always knows the answers. Finally, Amy makes up her own riddles and earns her brother's grudging respect. Younger siblings will recognize Amy's feelings and enjoy her triumph. The plot moves at a good pace, sped along by the inclusion of pictures and conversation. Chesworth uses ink with gray washes for the lively illustrations, one for each of the nine chapters. The pictures alone indicate that the main characters are African American. With fairly large type and a pleasantly small format, this attractive chapter book will appeal to kids who have recently moved up to the fiction section. Carolyn Phelan
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-4-Amy has lost 172 ping-pong games in a row to her older brother, and he certainly doesn't mind gloating about it. In despair at ever having a chance to do something better than Peter, she turns to riddles. He answers all the ones she finds in books from the school library-he's already read them. Finally, she begins making up her own, stumps her suddenly admiring sibling, and discovers a new talent. This is a good chapter book with an enticing cover that features African American children. Transitional readers will enjoy this story, and maybe make up a few riddles of their own.
JoAnn Rees, Sunnyvale Public Library, CA
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The Riddle Streak (Redfeather Book)
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Redfeather Book from Henry Holt, 1995
ISBN 10: 0805042601
ISBN 13: 9780805042603
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Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Chesworth, Michael (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # I09D-01349
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The Riddle Streak (Redfeather Book)
Published by
Redfeather Book from Henry Holt, 1995
ISBN 10: 0805042601
ISBN 13: 9780805042603
Used
Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Chesworth, Michael (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # D09M-00863