The Daredevils, Rob Buyea
The Daredevils, Rob Buyea
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The Daredevils

Author: Rob Buyea

Narrator: Taylor Meskimen, Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 5 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/09/2022


Synopsis

Readers on the cusp of adolescence will find much to love in this novel by the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series, that follows twin siblings Loretta and Waylon, and new friend Louie, the summer before middle grade, as they embark on a series of adventures which also prove to be life lessons in the making!

Loretta and her twin brother, Waylon, are headed to middle school. Loretta has always been quick with her fists and her wits. Since Waylon is on the small side, Loretta doesn’t let anyone mess with him. But now she worries he won’t survive without her by his side. Her secret plan: bulk him up with muscle over the summer. Little does she know that Waylon has a plan of his own. He’ll show his sister he can take care of himself.

As each puts their strategy in motion, Loretta and Waylon spend the summer going into the woods behind their house, even sneaking there in the dead of night. That’s where they first encounter Louie, who is about their age but noticeably bigger. Louie is homeschooled, he explains when Loretta gives him the third degree. Loretta, Waylon, and Louie soon fall into a comfortable friendship and continue their nightly forest adventures. When they unearth a mysterious box, the past collides with the present, propelling the trio on a quest that will forever change their lives.

Rob Buyea’s spirited dual narrative drives this funny, touching brother-sister story, where even the best-laid plans sometimes backfire and feelings may get bruised, but family and friends always count. Letting go of childhood means boldly taking risks to face the future while learning from the past.

About The Author

Rob Buyea is a former teacher and the author of the Mr. Terupt series, The Perfect Score series, and What Comes Next. As a young boy, he spent countless hours exploring the woods. He is a true country-music fan, as are his wife and children, though they won’t admit it. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Reading is my Escape on September 05, 2022

Verdict: A summer adventure story you won’t forget. It was a simple cigar box, buried many years before we came along. - first line Twins Loretta and Waylon face the summer before middle school with different plans in mind. Loretta knows she won’t be able to protect her brother in middle school; they m......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on June 30, 2022

The Daredevils is a middle grade contemporary book by Rob Buyea. In this book, we follow twins Loretta and Waylon as they begin their last summer break before starting middle school. After spending all their time together growing up, this next school year will be the first time they are taking diffe......more

Goodreads review by Sarah {The Clever Reader} on August 12, 2022

This is one of the best MG Contemporary books I’ve read in a very long time. I loved the cult classic movie and classic country music references throughout the book. It provided a sense of nostalgia for me at times. I also love that young people today will get to discover them all because of this bo......more

Goodreads review by GryffindorBookishNerd on August 09, 2022

I loved the story line of this book! It is broken in to chapters about and from the perspectives of our two main characters, Loretta and Waylon. This book was a lot of fun to read. The characters were very relatable. I thought it was well done and a perfect chapter book for middle grade age kids. I......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on December 19, 2024

I really enjoy Rob Buyea's books! This was another story that immediately pulls you in! Two twins who have been side by side, trying to find independence and their own selves. A new kid in town that gets pulled into their crew wether he wanted it or not and ends up right where he belongs. Wonderful......more


Quotes

★ "Bravely tackles self-confidence, loss, and depression with the care these topics deserve.... An engaging, fun-filled title with heart." —School Library Journal, starred review

“Buyea uses [the twins’] heartfelt alternating perspectives . . . to thoughtfully explore change, transition, and complicated familial histories.” — Publishers Weekly