Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli

$7.99

Level 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.

Level 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.