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![]() Especially Yo Yo, who is shoved into a locker when the Tolliver’s pass her in the hall. One thing is for sure, all three friends share a fear of the new Tolliver Twins, the school bullies. He always makes excuses to Delia about his dad, but deep inside he’s scared and worried. He’s afraid to tell anyone because he’s doesn’t want to be put into a foster home. Randy is running out of money to pay the rent and electricity. Randy assists the Double Dutch coach, Bomani, and helps with practices - a great distraction for Randy. Randy is close to his Dad and can’t understand why he can’t reach him. Randy, whose father is a truck driver, has been missing for weeks. Yo Yo, specializes in telling very tall tales, and no one can believes a word she says - she’s the comic relief in the story.ĭelia isn’t the only person with a secret. ![]() Even her best friend and team member, Yolanda, “Yo Yo” doesn’t know for a while. This could jeopardize her chance to participate in the competition. In order to compete, she must pass the state proficiency tests. But, Delia, has a secret she has kept from everyone, including her mother. She is the fastest and best jumper on her team, and has a shot at the championship. ![]() Delia, who is the main character, loves Double Dutch. ![]() Synopsis: Three eighth-grade friends prepare for the International Double Dutch Championship jump rope competition to be held in their hometown, Cincinnati. Themes: Dyslexia, Bullies, Friendship, Secrets, Sportsmanship ![]()
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