Practical Joke War

by Alane Ferguson

The Dillon children's practical jokes on each other grow and increase to a breaking point where they are finally drawn together in friendship

Genres: Humor

Paperback

First published April 30, 1991

About the author

Alane Ferguson was born in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1957. She attended the University of Utah and Westminster College where she studied journalism. Later, Alane became interested in writing for children, mostly, she says, to follow the example of her mother, successful author Gloria Skurzynski. Her mother has written over fifty-seven books for children, while Alane is currently completing her thirty-second. Alane and her mother co-authored a series for National Geographic. Their novel, WOLF STALKER, was the first work of fiction National Geographic had published in its as of then 109 year history. WOLF STALKER was nominated for the 1998 Mystery Writer's of America's Edgar Allan Poe Award and the newest and 13th book in the series, NIGHT OF THE BLACK BEAR, was launched in spring of 2007. A recipient of the 1990 Edgar Allan Poe Award as well as the Belgium's Children's Choice Award for her young adult novel SHOW ME THE EVIDENCE, Alane was also a nominee for her third young-adult mystery, POISON. She received a 2007 Edgar nomination for her young adult novel, THE CHRISTOPHER KILLER, the first in the Sleuth Forensic Mystery series. Alane won the Children's Crown Classic Award for CRICKET ANDTHE CRACKERBOX KID, the American Bookseller's Association's "Pick of the List" for her picture book entitled THAT NEW PET, and has been on numerous ALA Recommended Books for Reluctant Young Readers and Young Adult's Choice list.

Reviews

[Aiden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good book. Humurous and adventurous characters. Enjoyed this book.

[Nick · Rating 2 out of 5]

At least the girl learns that family is more important than her friends, but the entire book really makes me question some parenting choices and the power of negative peer pressure. This book really questions and challenges families and we don't really need more of that in today's world, especially when it is geared to such a young audience. Really not worth picking up for your kids.

[Dominic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome jokes!Loved them!