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K-Gr 2 Anna and Julisa are friends who both wear red glasses and are quiet, shy, and helpful. Kayla and Melanie, referred to by everybody as "two of a kind," are not as nice, and their mocking, self-importance is somewhat alluring to naive Anna. When they begin to include her in their games, she is secretly delighted. She feels guilty about leaving Julisa alone but sits silently by as the two mali...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Thoughtfully, and with a light hand, Robbins and Phelan deal with the hurtfulness of classroom cliques. Anna and Julisa are good friends, but not exclusive ones. They laugh together and like to be project partners, but when they're playing during recess, "anybody is invited." Anna, however, can't help but notice, and be a little envious of, Kayla and Melanie. They're "two of a kind," always together, always ex...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Though she's friends with Julisa, Anna's envious of "two of a kind" Kayla and Melanie. They may not be nice, but they're ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More