The twins are having a rough time of it - Dexter is cut from the hockey team and Phoebe's ice-skating partner is injured. Dexter's pranks have gotten him in trouble one too many times with the coach. Phoebe's hoping to medal at an upcoming competition.Their mom makes a deal with Dex: he will become Phoebe's new skating partner and in return, she will buy him the new hockey skates that he desires. Dexter isn't thrilled with the idea, but he agrees. Plus, figure skating might help his footwork when he gets back on the hockey team. Can they skate together without killing each other?
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I loved the sports moments. This book snuck in so many other moments: grief, friendship, romance, and family drama. The twins' father died recently and they're still processing their grief. They're also learning how to talk with their mother and ask for help. All of them are bottling up their emotions, but they do learn to let them out. There were a lot of growing moments here. I liked the dual POV between the siblings. The ending works well.
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library.
I love that the twins becoming skating partners! Thsi sounds a great book, covering lots of important issues very well. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI like that this is told from both twins' POV. And the sports moments of the story will appeal to kids. Happy MMGM!
ReplyDeleteA fun premise. Twin stories are always popular with young readers. Happy MMGM!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable cover and this sounds really good. Happy MMGM
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds so fun, especially with the twins becoming partners. And sports always are a winner.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun story but... does it have to be ANOTHER with a dead parent??
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a terrific story; I'll try to check it out. Thanks for the review.
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