Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix"What would you do if your parents dropped you off at an unknown aunt’s house in the middle of the night, in an unknown town, where everyone you met looked at you as if they just saw a ghost? This is Bethany’s living nightmare, and it takes all her courage to slowly unravel the truth.
I've never read a Haddix novel and am glad I finally did. Double Identity is fast-paced and has it's fair share of twists and turns. Some interesting questions arise about cloning so don't be afraid to discuss them with an adult.
Rules by Cynthia Lord"If you have to tell your autistic brother “to keep his pants on in public,” how can you hope for a normal life? Catherine discovers that her own behavior with new neighbor Kristi and wheelchair-bound Jason make her look again at what “normal” really means."
Put simply, Rules is a delightful story about what it means to be a sister and discovering the gifts in the people around you - even if they are related.
Drita My Homegirl by Jenny Lombard"Drita emigrates to New York City from Kosovo. During a social studies project, she meets Maxie, a native New Yorker who can’t seem to stay quiet in school. What can two girls from such different worlds possibly have in common? More than you think."
Told in the voices of Maxie and Drita, Jenny Lombard does a great job of exploring the ups and downs of being an outsider and what it takes to be a friend.
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