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Books like The Dare Game
A loud, funny, and secretly heartbreaking diary of a girl daring the world to love her. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Dare Game.
- chaotic
- bittersweet
- energetic
- poignant
- 01
The story of Tracy Beaker
Jacqueline Wilson
A fiercely funny, doodle-filled diary of a girl masking her deep longing for a family behind a wall of tall tales and tough-girl bravado.
- 02
Starring Tracy Beaker
Jacqueline Wilson · 2006
A loud, laugh-out-loud funny, and quietly heartbreaking look at a fiercely defensive kid just wanting someone to show up for her.
- 03
Girls in tears (Girls #4)
Jacqueline Wilson / Nick Sharratt (Illust.) · 2002
A deeply relatable, tissue-soaking dive into the messy, high-stakes world of teenage friendship and first heartbreaks.
- 04
The Naughtiest Girl Wants to Win
Anne Digby · 2001
A spirited boarding school drama fueled by righteous indignation and the frustrating battle against a two-faced rival.
- 05
Bad Dad
David Walliams
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.
- 06
Mr Stink
David Walliams
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.
- 07
The Game
Diana Wynne Jones
A lonely girl discovers her sprawling, chaotic family plays a magical game that blurs the lines between reality and ancient myth.
- 08
Cherry Crush Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy
A sun-drenched, chocolate-scented exploration of the messy, bittersweet thrill of first love and finding your place in a brand-new family.
- 09
The Tulip Touch
Anne Fine
A tense, psychological descent into the intoxicating and ultimately sinister grip of a toxic friendship.
- 10
Sister dearest
D. E. Athkins
A claustrophobic, nostalgic teen thriller where family ties twist into a paranoid web of gaslighting and revenge.
- 11
Utterly me, Clarice Bean
Lauren Child · 2002
A delightfully chaotic and visually inventive romp through the mind of a wry, imaginative underdog trying to stand out in a loud world.
- 12
Florence the Friendship Fairy
Daisy Meadows
A sparkly, comforting adventure that celebrates the magic of working together to make things right.
