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Read-Alikes for
Boys Against Girls
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Scene Stealers, our book discussion group for students in grades 4 & 5, read and discussed Boys Against Girls. If you liked this book, you may also like reading other age-appropriate books by this author:

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The Boys Start the War by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor J NAY
The first book in the trilogy. Disgusted that a family with 3 girls moves into the house across the river, 9-year-old Wally and his 3 brothers declare a practical joke war on the girls.
(Also look for the sequel: The Girls Get Even.)
 
The Agony Of Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor J NAY
Eleven-year-old, motherless Alice decides she needs a gorgeous role model who does everything right. So, when she's placed in homely Mrs. Plotkin's class she is greatly disappointed.
(Look for more adventures starring Alice.)
 
Witch's Sister by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor J NAY
Lynn's growing conviction that her sister is learning witchcraft from a neighbor reaches its peak when Lynn, her sister, and brother are left for a weekend in the neighbor's charge.
(Look for other titles in the Witch series.)
 
The Bomb in the Besseldorf Bus Depot by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor J NAY
After several bombs go off around town, 11-year-old Bernie Magruder becomes suspicious of various members of his family, causing confusion in Officer Feeney's investigation and around the hotel that his parents run.
(Look for other titles in the Besseldorf series.)
 

MORE BOOKS TO ENJOY:
Humorous rivalries and practical jokes you're sure to enjoy.  

This Island Isn't Big Enough for the Four of Us by Gery Greer J GRE
Peter and Scott excitedly plan a camping trip to a deserted island, only to arrive and discover that 2 girls with zany senses of humor are already there in residence.
 
Seven Spiders Spinning by Gregory Maguire J MAG
Seven prehistoric spiders that had been trapped in ice for thousands of years bring excitement to rural Vermont and briefly unite two rival clubs at a local elementary school.
(Also look for Six Haunted Hairdos.)
 
Live from the Fifth Grade by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna J MCK
Roger Friday loves to play practical tricks on Marsha Cessano, but when he investigates a robbery at school, he finds the best man for the job is Marsha.
 
Crazy Campout by Lisa Norby J NOR
The Fifth Grade S.T.A.R.S. are excited about a weekend campout, until they discover a rival clique at the next campsite.
 
Sixth Grade Secrets by Louis Sachar J SAC
When Laura Sibbie starts a club called Pig City, she incites a near-war among her 6th grade classmates and generates the creation of a rival club that has designs on Pig City's precious box of secrets.
 
Who Put That Hair In My Toothbrush? by Jerry Spinelli J SPI

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