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labunnywtf's review
3.0
Super cute. The bullying storyline I wasn't a fan of, for reasons that are probably silly and projecting. But otherwise, a fun, short read.
Also, this book makes me want to play with paper machete, which I haven't done since 3rd grade. Hmm.
Also, this book makes me want to play with paper machete, which I haven't done since 3rd grade. Hmm.
flintsloveofbooks's review
5.0
Reread because I was in the mood. One of my favorite Beverly Clearys.
barbarianlibarian's review
2.0
not a favorite, kept getting bored, but it wasn't that bad, I mean it. bits of it were outdated, but the whole thing didn't scream it. interesting take on bullying from the 1960's perspective
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
Want to do a reread so will review at that time.
froydis's review
3.0
I first read this book as a kid sometime in the 70s, as I was working my way through Beverly Cleary's entire opus. It wasn't my favorite as a kid, and I found it to be just ok now. It has the charm of Cleary's writing style, but I didn't find the characters and situations as compelling as some of her other books. Still a great read though!
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
5.0
Read this to my daughter - i remember it fondly from my childhood and I was hoping she would find something in the book to help her cope with some brother issues she has from time to time. Great book from a great author.
eupomene's review
4.0
Mitch & Amy have always reminded me of my own brother and myself. We weren't twins, but as close in age as we could be and not be twins. The arguing and teasing, but still the closeness and loyalty was all the same. I read this now and remember that, but see it through the eyes of Mrs. Huff instead. Ms Cleary, having twins herself, was certainly writing what she knew, and this little story of a brother and a sister banding together, with their friends, against the neighborhood bully stands the test of time. My favorite part is how Mitch learns to love to read - with the help of his sister, who found the book that started it all.
onegalreading's review
4.0
I have no recollection of this book from my childhood but already loved Beverly Cleary. Just finished reading too my 9 & 7 year old son & daughter. I'm sure they could relate to much of it. It's the story of normal days for 9 year old, 4th grade twins, I'll bet inspired by Beverly's own twins.
smsaks's review
3.0
fun
light
easy
its like a little kid book for like age 9
i didn't not like, i think im just too old for it.
its basic beverly cleary
light
easy
its like a little kid book for like age 9
i didn't not like, i think im just too old for it.
its basic beverly cleary