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About the Author
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.
Reviews
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)
Book Information
ISBN 9781913639372
Author Aleesah Darlison
Format Hardback
Page Count 162
Imprint New Frontier Publishing
Publisher New Frontier Publishing
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 23mm
About the Author
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.
Reviews
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)
Book Information
ISBN 9781913639372
Author Aleesah Darlison
Format Hardback
Page Count 162
Imprint New Frontier Publishing
Publisher New Frontier Publishing
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 23mm
