The Dare

By: R. L. Stine

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Johanna Wise longed to be a part of the rich popular clique at Shadyside High School. When Dennis Arthur, the star of the track team and one of the most popular guys in school, asks Johanna out it is a dream come true. They seem to have so much in common as they joke about school and creative ways to get rid of their least favorite teacher, Mr. Northwood. When Dennis dares her to actually kill Mr. Northwood Johanna jokingly says yes. The problem is that the entire school is taking her seriously - including Dennis. Now she risks losing Dennis and her new popular friends if she doesn't go through with the dare. But can Johanna really kill for love?

R.L. Stine has become a phenomenon. He has written over three dozen mysteries and thriller for young people and is reported to have outsold John Grisham.

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I don't like how the author talks it just doesn't sound like a teen but overall a great story!

I liked the moral and the ending and I disliked the voice that the author used

Interesting Take on Unreliable Narrator

Morality tale about an extremely neurotic, fragile girl’s descent into madness and desperation to be part of the cool crowd at school.

There’s a lot here to like. A pretty intense exploration of the character’s psyche and dangerous mental state. I’m surprised they printed it!

I didn’t like the narrator at first, but getting further in, I noticed that’s only because she’s doing an amazing job acting out the character’s fragile mental state and constantly need for affection and affirmation.

Good Story

It was a good story, although I felt it dragged a bit. But… you can’t go wrong with R. L. Stine! Would still recommend

Great Twists and turns!

I like how fantasy and reality start to warp together in this one. It's interesting how the protagonist isn't really all that great of a person either. The main character's Best Friend was awesome though.

I really enjoyed this one

The narrator was great on this book. I really enjoyed the plot, this one was pretty good 😊