Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
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Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004128
Novel • Fiction
2004
YA
12-18 years
890L
Super Short Summary
In Margaret Peterson Haddix's Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey, a teenager uses her journal to navigate personal challenges, confiding only in her supportive teacher. As she chronicles her struggles with family and self-discovery, the journal becomes a safe space for expression, reflecting her resilience amidst uncertainty.
Emotional
Melancholic
Contemplative
Hopeful
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey by Margaret Peterson Haddix is praised for its poignant portrayal of a teenager's life struggles through diary entries. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and relatable protagonist but note its heavy themes may be intense for some. The narrative effectively captures a young girl's resilience amidst adversity.
Who Should Read Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey?
A reader who would enjoy Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey is likely a young adult interested in coming-of-age narratives and exploring themes of family dynamics and resilience. Fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky would find similar emotional depth and relatability.
5,655 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
128
Novel • Fiction
2004
YA
12-18 years
890L
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