Double Double

The book contains two pairs of related stories:THE BOY WHO COULD NOT RHYME.The King and Queen's decision that everyone in the land must speak in rhyme spells trouble for Jeremiah. He cannot rhyme like everyone else but eventually becomes famous through his own unique speaking talents. NEITHER REASON NOR RHYME. Jeremiah's success inspires others to seek fame and fortune through different styles of speech. Eventually no-one understands what anyone else is saying. PET TAILS. Kevin is determined to win his school's 'Most Interesting Pet' competition and spares no expense or effort to succeed, no matter how much chaos he causes. NEW NEIGHBOR HOOD. Kevin's dad wants him to be the perfect friend to Paul, his boss's son. Paul, however, turns out to be the nastiest bully in school history.