Middle Grade Booklist: Parent Trap

 

I read one for last week and realized, I've read several, so I made a booklist for Parent Trap Inspired Books

Books Included:

Reverse Parent Trap

North of Supernova

No Way Ever Sisters

Parent Trap

Let It Glow

Meet Me Halfway

Let's Get Together

 Bhai for Now

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Middle Grade Review: No Way Never Sisters

Roxy and Meli couldn't be more different. They're not friends - at all. But their parents are in love and are engaged. Roxy and Meli can't believe how fast everything is changing. This summer, they all move in to a new house together. Life isn't the same and they're not happy. They come up with a brilliantly terrible idea. They're going to split up their parents and then their lives will return back to normal.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book; I wanted to like it more but I just...felt badly for the parents. I didn't feel much sympathy for the girls, even though their lives were being upended. There were so many misunderstandings between them that made them unhappy with each other.  I did like how they started to trust each other and balance each other out. I loved the Benjis and how they were so happy to hang out together. Meli has scoliosis and has to wear a brace. Meli's Abuela is super sweet and of course smart. I love how she influenced the girls at the end. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A fun family drama filled read, recommended for your school and public library

Middle Grade Review: Let It Glow

Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at a holiday pageant tryout session. 

Aviva wants to be a star, but Holly's more interested in working behind the scenes. Aviva wants to create a Hanukkah song, but she's not sure that she feels Jewish enough. While her family is Jewish, they don't celebrate. But her Bubbe insists that she is. Aviva asks her parents to celebrate Hanukkah this year. 

Holly lives with her grandfather (a famous author) and her mother. She's been waiting to go get the tree, but her mom's been busy working. Lately, her grandfather hasn't been feeling himself. Her mom is worried about him being by himself so much with her at work and Holly at school. Maybe it's time for him to move to a senior community.

Once the girls meet, it's like looking in a mirror. They're both adopted. After texting with each other for a week, they decide to switch places. Will their families notice a difference?

My Thoughts: I loved this book. I'm a huge fan of the Parent Trap, so this was right up my alley. Plus, I adore holiday stories. I loved how the twins were so alike and yet so different. I loved the texts between the two of them and how they started to get to know each other. It was so cute! I loved how they both explored Christmas and Hanukkah. I loved Aviva's siblings. I enjoyed the close moments between the two families - and how the girls escaped them. One of my favorite middle grade reads this year! 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: Book sent for review

Library Recommendation: A must have book for your school and public library

**Check out the awesome activity packet with a word search, recipes, and so much more! 

BookTok: North of Supernova

A great middle grade read from a favorite author of mine.

@yabooknerdlibrarian If you are a Parent Trap fan, you're going to want to read this book! It is the reverse of the plot but super good! Love the cystals and tarot cards! #middlegradebooks #booktok #parenttrap ♬ original sound - Jennifer @YA Book Nerd 📚📚📚

Happy Birthday Hallie and Annie

Happy Birthday to my one of favorite fictional twins