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Hi Jinx is published by Black Rabbit BooksP.O. Box 3263, Mankato, Minnesota, 56002.www.blackrabbitbooks.comCopyright © 2018 Black Rabbit Books

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Peterson, Megan Cooley, author.Title: Pranks to play outside / by Megan Cooley Peterson.Description: Mankato, Minnesota : Black Rabbit Books, [2018] | Series: Hi jinx. Humorous hi jinx | Includes bibliographical references and index.Identifiers: LCCN 2017007262 (print) | LCCN 2017024290 (ebook) | ISBN 9781680723687 (e-book) | ISBN 9781680723380 (library binding)Subjects: LCSH: Practical jokes–Juvenile literature. | Outdoorrecreation–Juvenile literature.Classification: LCC PN6231.P67 (ebook) | LCC PN6231.P67 P48875 2018 (print) |DDC 818/.602–dc23LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017007262

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CHAPTER 1

Humorous Hi Jinx. . . . .4CHAPTER 2

Fun and Games. . . . . . .7CHAPTER 3

Funny Fake Outs. . . . .11CHAPTER 4

Seasonal Sneakiness. .16CHAPTER 5

Get in on the Hi Jinx. .20

Other Resources. . . . . . . . . . .22

Choose someone who

enjoys pranks.

The best pranks

aren’t embarrassing.

Making fake vomit is fun.

Leaving a mess for someone

else to clean up is not!

Could your prank hurt a

person, animal, or property?

If so, choose a new prank.

Playing pranks should not get you

grounded for life! Follow this guide to

keep your pranks safe and fun.

1. The Target

2. Nice Is Best

3. Keep It Clean

4. Safety First

The Prankster’s Guide

Pranks are great fun. And they can

be played almost anywhere. Don’t

limit your pranks to the walls of your

house. Think outside the box, and

prank outside!

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The first bikes didn’t have pedals. Riders had to push off the ground.

After a bike ride, hide your target’s

bike. Leave clues telling him or her

where to find it. The final clue should

lead to your target’s

bike and a gift.

The gift could be

decals or a new bell.

Chapter 2

Fun and Games

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“Achoo!”

Allergy Attack Ask a friend to play ball. Mention

your allergies have been acting up.

When your friend isn’t looking, pour

some water into your hand. Then

pretend to sneeze. Blow the water

all over him or her as you go

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