You Cheat!

by Jamie Gilson, Maxie Chambliss (Illustrator)

During summer vacation at Aunt Paula's lakeside cabin, daring fisherman Nate issues an ultimate challenge to his hesitant older brother, Hank--an offer to kiss on the mouth every fish that Hank can catch

57 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1992

Reviews

[Janine Parsons]

Nathan 6 years old and Hank 8 years old are brothers. They are staying with their aunt who lives in the country for a short time. Nathan wants Hank to play cards with him. Mostly Hank just wants to play his video games. Hank finally agrees and wins every game. Nathan challenges Hank to go fishing. He thinks that he has a good chance of winning in fishing. Hank finally agrees when Nathan says he will kiss a fish on its mouth if Hank fishes with him. In the end Hank finds out that there are other things to do besides playing video games, like fishing.

The colored illustrations added to the book.

Onamaetopia ping, beep, splat, zapped, squirmed, stomped, swat

Subjects
card games, video games, fishing, brothers

Simile
"The fish hung on the string like a single shiny bead on a huge necklace."

The [fish] "face looked like it could star in Godzilla movies."

Chapter titles are no more than 2 words.

[Karen GoatKeeper]

This is actually a chapter book. Still, the story is interesting.
Nathan and Hank are visiting in the country. Nathan finds the place interesting and challenging. Hank prefers his video games.
Nathan wants Hank to join him but must outsmart him first. This does involve some activities delightfully gross for the younger reader as it is about fishing and baiting hooks.
The text is easy reading. The pictures are colorful and fun. Outsmarting an older brother will appeal to many children.