The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

Book Synopsis: Cynthea Liu, author of Disney's junior novel Turning Red and Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, pens a fast-paced, creepy mystery told with heart and humor.

"It had everything in it; scary story element, the complexities with family, it covered emotional things to do with relationships of all kinds, how to be yourself and true to yourself, I thoroughly enjoyed the book." - Isaac Bawden, age 10 ★★★★★

Age Level: 9 and up

Grade Level: 4 and up

Ben Franklin Gold Award Winner

Royal Dragonfly Award Winner

Scholastic Book Clubs selection

Oklahoma Book Award Honor

Illinois Reads List selection

U.S. Asian Pacific American Library Association Selection

Twelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in 7th grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog.

A humorous, suspenseful middle-grade fiction novel featuring a tween girl who is caught up in a "ghostly" mystery in a small town while navigating sticky situations at school and at home

Great for children ages 9-12 who have grown out of chapter books and are looking for engrossing, fast-paced reading that also happens to be funny

Popular with both upper elementary and middle school girls and boys (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders)

Addresses social issues from peer pressure, bullying, empathy, friendship, and more

Makes a wonderful gift or birthday present for anyone looking for a spooky story featuring a spunky female protagonist

"Paris's desire for friendship will ring true with middle school readers." - School Library Journal

"A masterpiece. Child readers will grow up and present battered copies to their children who will wonder what all the fuss is about, then present even more battered copies to their children." FredTownWard. Amazon Vine Voice ★★★★★

"I have read it five times. Cynthea Liu, you are awesome, you write the best books in the world." - Your number one fan, Hanna

"My 9 yr old daughter loves this book. I would definitely buy it again." Amerson, Parent ★★★★★

"I really loved this book, I’m pretty sure it’s actually my favorite book in the world! This book is so heartwarming at the end and so fun to read. It teaches you a lot and makes you wonder so much! I love this book so much I can’t explain and I wish there was more :)! Please read this book it’s the best book you’ll have because it was the best I’ve had. THANK YOU CYNTHEA LIU FOR THIS AWESOME BOOK!" -N.T. ★★★★★

"I bought two copies and gave one to [daughter's] best friend ... Meanwhile, they are reading (without being pushed) a chapter a night to each other ... Then they discuss the chapter and are LOVING the book." Flora, Parent

"My daughter is enjoying this book. Easy to read and the story was really age appropriate for my 12-year-old." Parent

"Oh, I loved it! I finished it in one sitting tonight! Paris is a hoot!" Kathleen, Children's Bookseller

"I loved it too! I'm really looking forward to you visiting our school! I know the kids will really enjoy it!" Courtney, Elementary School Teacher

"My 9 year old daughter said it was a 5-star book and that it is her favorite book." Smiles, Parent ★★★★★

"Surprisingly creepy in parts, and freshly genuine throughout all ... the perfect starter scary story for the 10 and up set, and a charming addition to any Coming Of Age collection." S. Mitchell, Author ★★★★★

"My daughter loved this and wants there to be a sequel." Justine, Parent ★★★★★