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Nine Doors

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When Richard suggests a game of "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," Emery can't come up with a good excuse not to play.

Emery's neighbor, Richard, is the kind of kid who gets under your skin. Using chocolate bars as "stunt poo," the boys start playing the classic prank of the burning bag on the doorstep, but this game has a modern twist. They record their neighbors' reactions. The naked guy and the man in the apron are highly entertaining, but Emery starts to get cold feet when another neighbor is reduced to tears. Emery wants out, but he's not sure how to stop the game without losing face. Soon the game gets serious, and Emery has a lot more to worry about than his reputation.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

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    • School Library Journal

      August 1, 2009
      Gr 7 Up-When Emery and sometimes-friend (and full-time troublemaker) Richard play "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," the age-old game of knocking on neighbors' doors and running away before being caught, they don't anticipate that the harmless prank can have lasting consequences. Richard suggests that they put flaming bags of "stunt poo" on the doorsteps and videotape the unsuspecting participants as they extinguish the flames. However, the game veers wildly out of control. When the boys are mugged and kidnapped, they realize that they are no longer in control of the game and that all the players aren't entirely what they seem. Realistic action and dialogue, along with a fast-paced plot, will keep reluctant readers turning pages. Savvier readers may be turned off by predictable characterization and an incredible plot twist at the end, but "Doors" is a solid hi/lo choice."H. H. Henderson, Heritage Middle School, Deltona, FL"

      Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2010
      Emery has misgivings about going along with Richard's practical jokes on the neighborhood, but "boredom's the reason lots of people get into trouble." How far will the two boys go to harass their neighbors? What exactly will the consequences be? When the story takes a bizarre turn, events liven up, though the lack of character development is a problem.

      (Copyright 2010 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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  • OverDrive Read
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.4
  • Lexile® Measure:470
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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