Double dutch is a 2002 young adult novel by sharon m. Draper secrets delia loves double dutch more than just about anything, and shes really good at it so good she and her. His dad has been missing for weeks and hes almost out of money, but hes afraid to ask for help. I strongly recommend this book, especially to anyone involved in. Double dutch inclines readers children, parents, coaches, teachers, etc. What is the climax of double dutch by sharon m draper answers. Delia loves double dutch more than just about anything, and shes really good at it, so. The book does an excellent job telling a brief history of double dutch and portraying the hard work and determination it takes to participate in the sport. The tornado is a natural disaster that brings about a number of plot developments. Double dutch by sharon draper childrens books heal. Edwards award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Delia, the main character in double dutch, is passionate about double dutch and is the most talented student on her schools team. And unless she finds the courage to reach out and get help. Draper overview from the coretta scott king awardwinning author comes this riveting tale of a young girl with a secret that may keep her off her beloved double dutch team.
Reading this book might very well prompt a child who has difficulty reading, or one who spends a great deal of time alone, to ask for help. The third installment of her acclaimed jericho trilogy, just another hero returns to familiar territory for a new spin on her indelible characters. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The twins use intimidation and fear to terrorize the school. Draper is the acclaimed author of the sassy series. Jun 01, 2001 but now randy is running out of money and food, and hes afraid to tell anyone. Sharon draper is one of the best authors that i know of because she uses real life events in her stories that alot of people dont like to talk about. It focuses on two teenagers delia and randy and their very different struggles, which.
Three eighthgrade friends, preparing for the international double dutch championship jump rope competition in their home town of cincinnati, ohio, cope with randys missing father, delias inability to read, and yo yos encounter with the class bullies. Sharon mills draper born august 21, 1948 is an american childrens writer, professional educator, and the 1997 national teacher of the year. Trace how the idea of fear and the result of fear is developed throughout the story. The details and playbyplay of the double dutch practices and contests. Sharon draper had written an excellent book that shows the dangers that keeping secrets may have. Most of the adults portrayed in this inner city community are caring and supportive, so help is just an ask away. Sharon draper is a coretta scott king award winning author, who has written other novels such as forged by fire.
She is also the author of many books for teens, including the new york times bestsellers copper sun, the 2007 coretta scott king award winner, and we beat the street. She is a fivetime winner of the coretta scott king award for books about the young and adolescent africanamerican experience. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Atheneum books double dutch is a 2002 young adult novel by sharon m. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. His dad has been missing for weeks and hes almost out of money, but hes afraid to ask. But fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Sharon m draper download pdfepub ebook gets free book. As trite as this sounds, double dutch does touch on important social issues.
Delia loves double dutch more than just about anything, and shes really good at it, so good that she and her teammates have. Dyslexia, bullies, friendship, secrets, sportsmanship. Apr 05, 2011 double dutch ebook written by sharon m. A twotime winner of the coretta scott king award, sharon draper has penned numerous modern classics of youth literature. But delia is using her success to mask an embarrassing secret.
If you keep your secrets you can cause harm to yourself and others. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read double dutch. This book was about not judging a book by its cover and trust. Delia loves double dutch more than just about anything, and shes really good at it so good she and her teammates have a shot at winning the world double. What is the theme for the book double dutch by sharon draper. Three eighthgrade friends prepare for the international double dutch championship jump rope competition to be held in their hometown, cincinnati. Double dutch welcome to the official site of sharon draper.
The book i read is called double dutch by sharon m. I strongly recommend this book, especially to anyone involved in education. Her novel out of my mind has won multiple awards and. What she is less sure of is her chance of passing the schools state exam, because delia has been using her success at double dutch to mask a secret that could jeopardize her place on the team, and also her future. Bulletin of the center for childrens books a wellpaced and engagingly detailed exploration of a doublesided world of public and private truths that teens will find. Draper is a new york times bestselling author and recipient of the margaret a. Im doing a research paper on sharon draper to honor her great writings.
Double dutch begins with a discussion of the characters fear of the tolliver twins. Draper secrets delia loves double dutch more than just about anything, and shes really good at it so good she and her teammates. Delia and randy, along with several of their friends, are part of a double dutch team that will compete in a national tournament. What is the climax of double dutch by sharon m draper. This book was about two twins, also a young girl and boy, whos all had their secrets come out. She has received the coretta scott king award for both copper sun and forged by fire, and was most recently awarded the charlotte huck award for stella by starlight. This book is about a girl name delia she loves double dutch and she is really good at it. Draper about the book delia loves double dutch jump roping.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Jun 01, 2002 the book i read is called double dutch by sharon m. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Find all examples of double ideas and events in the story. Every book i have read i feel as if im part of the story thats what makes a great book in my eyes. It focuses on two teenagers delia and randy and their very different struggles, which eventually collide and threaten their friendship. But that dream is now threatened by a terrible secret. For eighthgrader delia douglas, competing in the world double dutch championships with her best friends is a dream that has come true through hours of hard practice. Discuss how the title can have more than one interpretation.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading double dutch aladdin fiction. The flame of love burns bright in the second book of sharon m. Bulletin of the center for childrens books a wellpaced and engagingly detailed exploration of a doublesided world of public and private truths that teens will find very familiar. Atheneum books for young readers, 2002 grades 710, book level 4. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is a cincinnatiset book, part of my goal to read all the novels set in my hometown. Will the students be able to come together and help each other, putting their personal feelings aside. Sharon draper weaves these three stories tighter and tighter, creating a novel that. But now randy is running out of money and food, and hes afraid to tell anyone. Drapers jericho trilogy and coretta scott king honor book, jericho and november are locked together in pain from the past and fear for the future, and it feels as though theres no way to escape either. Double dutch aladdin fiction kindle edition by sharon m. Arielle gresham is faced with numerous problems at home, and a rash of petty. Secrets are floating all around this middle school, then a tornado hits. The details and playbyplay of the double dutch practices and contests provide the core around which the rest of the story develops.
Double dutch is more than just a story about jumping rope. Fiction delia loves double dutch more than just about anything, and shes really good at it, so good that she and her teammates have a shot at winning the world double dutch championships. Sharon draper biography life, family, children, parents. So good that her team has a chance to win the world double dutch championships this year delia is sure of it.
Jan 01, 2004 the book does an excellent job telling a brief history of double dutch and portraying the hard work and determination it takes to participate in the sport. Buy double dutch by sharon m draper online at alibris. Aug 22, 2008 listen to double dutch audiobook by sharon m. All orders shipped with tracking and delivery confirmation numbers. No one has guessed because she memorizes material learned from discussion, watches videos instead of reading a book, and. She is so good that her team has a chance to win in the world double dutch championship.