(Spinelli, J. (2012). Jake and Lily. New York: Balzer + Bray)
Summary: Like
Flipped (by Wendelin Van Draanenas),
Jake and Lily shows two sides of the same story. Written by Jerry Spinelli (the wonderful author of
Stargirl.
Love, Stargirl and
Eggs), he describes twins, Jake and Lily Wambold summer vacation. The twins share a deep connection and memories but as they enter adolescence, Jake begins hanging out with who Lily views as the neighborhood bully, Bump and his group of friends. Although it appears Jake is more mature and Lily is struggling behind, both characters by the end of the book have learned lessons about who they are as people, separate and together as twins.
Reading Level: Ages 8 -10; Lexile 480L
Suggested Delivery: Independent Read
Technology Resources:
1. In this Youtube video,
Meet the Author, Jerry Spinelli talks about his books and his experience winning the Newbery Medal for
Maniac Magee.
2. This book,
Jake and Lily, is also available as an
audio book.
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