Description
Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli, Leveled Books O-P
Winner of the Newberry Medal, Jerry Spinelli works his magic once again in this funny and sensitive novel about a pair of twins. Jake and Lily are very close and even psychic at times. But the year they turn eleven things start to change. Jake starts hanging out with a pack of boys, one of whom is the neighborhood bully. This has a profound effect on Lily. The chapters alternate between Jake and Lily's perspective. This wonderful book contains some deeper themes such as growing up, identity, bullying and belonging. A beautifully written, compelling story.
Details
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Binding Type: Paperback
Fiction/ Nonfiction: Fiction
Leveled Group: O-P
Age Level: 8-10
Grade: 3-4
