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Dare and Double Dare.
30 New Zealand Sporty Stories. Edited by Barbara Else, illustrations by Philip Webb, and published by Random.
Story number 2 is 'The Tree Climber' by Jenni Francis.
This story came about this way. When we were kids growing up around the North Shore, a friend of mine was a real tomboy. She was the best tree climber and beat the gang of boys who used to hassle us. She decided that if she got to the top of the tree and then broke the top off, then the boys couldn't possible beat her as the top was gone!!
There are 30 stories in this anthology – something to please everyone. Check out the previous anthologies from the last 7 years.
Losing William
Keri is a high-achieving all rounder who upsets her friends when she receives an award at school. Things get rapidly worse when her parents separate and she finds herself alone at a time when she really needs someone to talk to.
Then, when looking after her little brother at the local shopping mall, she leaves him briefly and he disappears.
Thus begins the worse time in Keri's life. In the attempt to navigate her way through this nightmare scenario she finds out who her real friends are, and with their help sets out in search of her missing brother. An absorbing tale of changing relationships and discovery among family and friends that offers valuable life lessons for all children.
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