Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare

Well written book about a brothers and sisters love for each other. It's a older book that todays kids can still laugh at and find old fashion humor in. Can hardly wait to read it to my grand daughter.

I honestly can’t quite decide how to feel about this purchase. On one hand, I got a great deal on a book I was having trouble finding. On the other hand, a page was missing and it was definitely roughed up.Overall, still happy with the purchase but have learned when I read “good used condition” I should lower my expectations a bit.

My brother and I were rivals in a way - not the same as were Trish and Richie, but we were nonetheless. I was so taken back to my childhood! The pictures of Trish and Richie on the endpages are priceless. Polacco continues her tradition of writing and illustrating books (good ones, too, not drivel) based on her family life. I found myself nodding my head in agreement about the daring, the jealousy, and situations she found herself in because of their rivalry. I think I'll get this book for my brother for his birthday this year! (We are full grown with children of our own.) If you are a fan of Polacco's stories or art, you will not be disappointed.

I am a teacher and I adore this story. At my school we do a Patricia Polacco author study and I always try to include this title. Students LOVE to see what happens as boy and girl are "dared" to switch roles. It is very appropriate for my third graders who cannot stop laughing, especially when Richie has to dress up and perform ballet. Besides being a fun read, I also use it as a way to teach comparing and contrasting. We also discuss the themes of family, and respecting differences. Other Patricia Polacco stories I would recommend include: My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, Thank you Mr. Falker, and The Keeping Quilt.

Great picture book to use for mentor text for writing.

My students loved listening to this story about a rival between brother and sister. It really helped get their ideas flowing for personal narratives.

Her books are all wonderful. Purchase them all for you library. Must read for grandkids of all ages.

Wonderful-as all Polacos books are