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Larry Dane Brimner

Reading: Pause after JP's decision and invite the child to explain what they think he values. Let them distinguish being loyal to friends from deciding what feels fair in a competition.
Themes: Loyalty and fair play: JP would rather sit out a contest than cheat; loyalty is identified as the story's central value. The choice presents not cheating as preferable to taking part dishonestly, in keeping with the stated loyalty focus.
Worth knowing: The contest involves a choice about cheating: JP prefers not to take part rather than cheat.

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