I Dare You
Published on 8. May 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-80507-572-1 (ISBN)
Description
An unforgettable story that will make you laugh and cry, for fans of Holly Smale and Jacqueline Wilson.
"How far would you go for a friend? A shocking, poignant, powerful read with a message all young teens need to hear." Cathy Cassidy
Willow and Alma are best friends, sharing a love of the spotlight. All they want is fame and fortune, and Willow is determined that the best way to get it is to go viral. So they start filming dares. Okay, so getting stuck in a basketball hoop doesn't get them the sort of attention they were hoping for, but as their challenges get more extreme, their fan base grows. Duct-taping themselves to a wall? No-brainer. Eating super-hot chillis? Of course! Waxing an eyebrow off? Super funny! And if they get in a bit of trouble, it's worth it.
But if they really want to prove themselves, they have to go all-out. So they come up with the perfect idea. An idea that causes more than just a bit of trouble. An idea that might destroy not just their ambitions but their entire friendship for good.
"How far would you go for a friend? A shocking, poignant, powerful read with a message all young teens need to hear." Cathy Cassidy
Willow and Alma are best friends, sharing a love of the spotlight. All they want is fame and fortune, and Willow is determined that the best way to get it is to go viral. So they start filming dares. Okay, so getting stuck in a basketball hoop doesn't get them the sort of attention they were hoping for, but as their challenges get more extreme, their fan base grows. Duct-taping themselves to a wall? No-brainer. Eating super-hot chillis? Of course! Waxing an eyebrow off? Super funny! And if they get in a bit of trouble, it's worth it.
But if they really want to prove themselves, they have to go all-out. So they come up with the perfect idea. An idea that causes more than just a bit of trouble. An idea that might destroy not just their ambitions but their entire friendship for good.
Reviews / Votes
Winter is bitingly astute on the lure of social media and the dynamics of friendship in this warm, poignant read for younger teens. * The Observer * Another brilliant teen book from Tamsin Winter - funny, sharp and hard-hitting. I recommend Tamsin's books to all the teens I know - and their parents too! * Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood * How far would you go for a friend? A shocking, poignant, powerful read with a message all young teens need to hear. * Cathy Cassidy, author of The Chocolate Box Girls * [A] powerful and heartfelt story which has a message that all young teens need to read. * The Star * A pointed look at peer influence and digital choices, it's a perspicuous read for 12+ year olds that deftly unpicks the blurred lines between real life and life online. Highly recommended. * School Reading List * Award-winning author Tamsin Winter tackles the serious topic of online dares with her trademark bold approach, authenticity and humour in this powerful and heartfelt story which has a message that all young teens need to read. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancaster Syndicate News Group *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 14 years
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
302 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80507-572-1 (9781805075721)
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Person
Tamsin Winter grew up in a tiny village in Northamptonshire where there was nothing to do. She spent her childhood reading books and writing stories, mostly about cats. She has a degree in English literature and creative writing, and has been teaching, travelling the world and daydreaming for most of her adult life. She currently lives in Leicestershire with her son.