Swear to Howdy by Wendelin Van Draanen (0-375-82505-3)
Rusty and Joey are best friends getting into all sorts of trouble together, putting frogs in older sister’s underwear drawers, plinking cans, and other stunts. Each time trouble find them, they make a blood pact not to tell. But when does friendship mean breaking a promise?
This is a great book for boys. It is fast paced and kids will relate to the sorts of trouble the boys get into. Some parts will have you laughing outloud while others will have you reacting just like the two friends in the story with your mouth open in amazement. The best part of the writing is that it all reads so true to life.
Give this one to boys who are reluctant readers. They will be immediately hooked by the first chapter and enticed by the short length, and they will have discovered a book that is deeper than they ever expected.