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Earl and Damian's close friendship takes a playful test when they decide to compete in a contest to see who can make the smelliest sneakers. What starts as a friendly competition quickly turns into a clash of wits, humor, and a stubborn pride in each boy’s prized kicks. As the stakes rise, the boys learn that winning and losing—and the honesty required to face the outcome—are more important than any triumphant bragging rights.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Julie Anne Peters
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