Aleesah Darlison writes picture books and novels for children. She also reviews books for The Herald Sun in Melbourne, Australia. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including an Australian Society of Authors (ASA) mentorship. Serena Geddes is an international book illustrator with over fifty titles published in Australia and overseas. Her work ranges from board books to picture books and junior novels.
An identical twin chronicles life with her much-different
sister.
In this Australian import and stand-alone second installment in the
Totally Twins series, Persephone Pinchgut continues to write about
her life as an identical twin. She begins by briefly recapping her
home life, including living with a single mother and some of the
differences between herself and her sister, Portia, such as how
Portia is into 'girly' things like fashion whereas she, Persephone,
is into archaeology and other 'sensible' things. Following this,
the fifth grader focuses her narrative on Portia's interests and
their effects. When Portia signs with a modeling agency, Persephone
observes, in her breezy, conversational style, changes in her
sister's personality and how she chooses popularity over their
mutual friends. A fiasco with a kid celebrity, however, grounds
Portia and leads to reconciliation with her true friends. The
experiences pull Persephone into the drama in unexpected ways as
well. In a parallel storyline, she also observes her mother's new
dating life and how career choices impact this budding
relationship. Interspersed lists and black-and-white spot art add
to the levity. (In the latter, principal characters and most of the
secondary cast present White.) Although the story doesn't cover new
ground, Persephone's independent, arty mother, her nontraditional
family, and her twin insight make it appealing, particularly for
reluctant readers. A call from Persephone's travel-writing
grandmother sets up the next volume.
A light romp through twinship and friendship.--Kirkus Reviews
-- "Journal" (8/18/2021 12:00:00 AM)
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