The Two and Only Kelly Twins

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No matter the predicament, Hurwitz interjects both humor and warmth. Accompanied by illustrations as playful as Arlene and Ilene, this chapter book is a t-winning choice. Kirkus Reviews

Second-graders Arlene and Ilene Kelly are twins identical twins to be exact and they love being a pair. But being a twin is not always easy. When a set of triplets comes to school, Arlene and Ilene wonder whether triplets are more special than twins. And when Arlene gets sick and has to visit the hospital, the twins each find out what its like to be one instead of two. But whether theyre together or apart, Arlene and Ilene know theyre lucky to have each other.

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No matter the predicament, Hurwitz interjects both humor and warmth. Accompanied by illustrations as playful as Arlene and Ilene, this chapter book is a t-winning choice for transitional readers who have graduated from Grace Lins Ling & Ting early readers and enjoyed Hurwitzs previous titles.
Kirkus Reviews

[A] a natural step up from Grace Lins Ling & Ting books.
Publishers Weekly

Hurwitz is remarkably gifted at composing kidspecific narratives with ease and grace, and the chapters read more like short stories than successive components of a novel. Warmth and humor pervade the stories, which simply written and yet subtle in their presentation of the girls experiences.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

With spot art every few pages, the story should appeal to early chapter-book readers. The sisters are mischievous, but loving, and young readers wont have any trouble keeping up with their escapades.
School Library Journal

With Mournings whimsical, pencil drawings and Hurwitzs short chapters, this book will offer young readers an opportunity to delve into reading novels. Its a sweet and touching tale of siblings and their relationship with each other.
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