Two of a Kind - Hardcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Jacqui Robbins for years an elementary school teacher, lives with her husband and young daughter in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Matt Phelan's black-and-white illustrations first appeared in The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney. His picture books include The New Girl...and Me and Two of a Kind, both written by Jacqui Robbins. Matt lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Kayla and Melanie are two of a kind. That's what Kayla and Melanie say. Even our teacher, Ms. Becky, says it sometimes, like when Kayla and Melanie beg to be partners at work time.

Julisa and I like to be partners too, but nobody calls us two of a kind. Ms. Becky does say, "Julisa, Anna, can you help?" a lot. And we do.

copyright © 2009 by Jacqui Robbins

Julisa stands below the jungle gym. She says, "Recess is over, you know."

Kayla makes a face and laughs. Melanie says, "We're not coming."

Julisa looks at Melanie. Her eyes are sharp and her voice is calm. "I'm not talking to you. I don't care about you." And I can tell she really doesn't.

Julisa turns back to me. She blinks. "Anna?" Her voice is shakier, like maybe now she does care.

"If you get down...," Melanie says.

copyright © 2009 by Jacqui Robbins