A.R. Book Level: 4.1
A.R. Points: 6.0
Pages: 250
This
story is neat because it’s narrated back and forth by twin sisters, one who has
a mental disability and one who doesn’t.
If you like books with an unusual perspective, this is the one for you. Thirteen-year-old Vicky, her twin sister
Rhianna, and their younger brother are foster kids who make a run for it when
they learn that they’re about to be split up.
They are heading for their elderly great-aunt’s house in the mountains
and hiding from the authorities, who are searching for them. The only part of the story that was less than
excellent for me was the ending, which was good but seemed a little
unrealistic. I’d recommend this for kids
who liked Cynthia Lord’s Rules. If you read this, keep in mind that the
setting is England, not the United States, and some of the words, especially
the slang in the dialogue, might be a little unfamiliar. No big deal, though.