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On My Honor


Author: Marion Dane Bauer
Title: On My Honor
Illustrator: n/a
Publisher: Orginial Publisher
Year: 1986
Genre: Newbery
Format: Hardcover

Reading Level: Independent
Interest level: Late elementary, middle school
Topics: friends, swimming, water safety, newbery

Summary: Joel dares his best friend Tony to go swimming in a river that they have always been told not to go swimming in. Tony didn't want his friend to think he was a baby so he dove in. When Tony goes missing, Joel has to face his parents and tell them what happened.

Extension Activity: Teach the kids about water safety. Have the gym teacher come in and tell them about the safety as well. If they have any questions let them ask.