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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I saw someone in my class reading this so I decided to pick it up. This is a nice coming of age story between two siblings. I think this book is really relatable to anyone with a sibling and it is an appropriate read for any age. Overall, enjoyable and easy read.
my fifth grade teacher let me borrow this book of her personal book shelf and it made me fall in love with the author jerry Spinelli
I liked the twin connection between Jake and Lily, however I could have done without the fantasy train scenes. I thought the issue Jake experiences with bullying really showed how a "good" kid can get pulled into a complicated situation. The resolution of this issue was uncomfortable, realistic, and well done in my opinion. There are many aspects in this book to focus on and I chose the bullying issue and was pleased with the outcome. Students in grades 4 and up might find this book interesting.
Great read-aloud for second or third graders! There are lessons about learning to be independent, doing the right thing, and being a true friend.
Brother and sister twins learn that growing up doesn't have to mean growing apart. I hate reading the mean kid's perspective, but it got better toward the end (uh, spoiler alert) when he began to see past his own meanness. It's no Stargirl, but it's not bad.
This book is about twins Jake and Lilly as they grow up from six years old to 11. The story follows the journey many twins experience of becoming individuals. I didn’t love the book however, I saw it’s potential to be used with twins. I’ve seen twins where one needs the other a lot less than their sibling needs them and the emotional difficulties this creates. This book would be perfect to recommend to or read with a child who is struggling with the feelings of ‘losing’ their twin as this is how Lilly feels throughout the book. A twin who is feeling like this may learn how to deal with their feelings from the story and know that it is normal to feel that way. Alongside the twin’s journey there is a focus on bullying, this is the part of the book I didn’t particularly like. Although they make friends at the end there is an emphasis on the boy who was bullied being different and the main bully doesn’t change his ways. There didn’t seem to be a strong message or anything to learn from the bullying that took place. I would however still recommend this book to year 5 or year 6 twins who feel like their sibling doesn’t need them anymore as it is important for them to understand they won’t always be together before they move to secondary school.
Aww. As books go, this one's a winner. Spinelli writes another sweet, funny, and witty novel that travels deep inside and rings true. Jake and Lily's story (with plenty of humor, emotion, and, of course, goombla) will knock your socks off...literally.
A light, fun read for children. :)
Would recommend it for anyone (especially twins).
Would recommend it for anyone (especially twins).