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The Two And Only Kelly Twins (2013)

by Johanna Hurwitz(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

076365602X (ISBN13: 9780763656027)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Candlewick Press

review 1: The Two and Only Kelly Twins introduces identical 2nd-grade-twins Ilene and Arlene, who are both delighted with their twin status until they meet a set of triplets who just moved in. The triplets will soon be joining them in 2nd grade. This delightful realistic school story includes topics kids really care about, friendship, pets, and even a trip to the hospital. The fact that there are more and more twins and triplets in the school setting is a fairly new occurance, yet there aren't many early chapter books for this age group on the subject. Give this entertaining read to fans of the Ivy and Bean, and Clementine books, even the illustrations are similar. Many young readers will enjoy this title about the universal need to feel special. Hopefully sequels will fo... morellow.
review 2: Second graders Ilene and Arlene get along well with each other and are proud to be identical twins. There are other sets of twins in their school, but none as special as they feel they are! They are a little put out when triplets arrive in their grade, especially since the two girls are also identical, but they quickly make friends after trying to fool the girls into thinking they have a triplet sister, Marlene. Other exploits including getting pet ferrets and going trick-or-treating as identical witches.Strengths: This is a great addition to an elementary collection. Hurwitz writes very fun books, and the addition of illustrations by Tuesday Mourning makes this even more attractive. Young children especially are fascinated by twins.Weaknesses: Too young for my students. Sigh. So cute! less

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