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mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful middle grade story of family, divorce, remarriage and most of all, sisters. Absolutely love the coding storyline and I especially appreciate that this book is told in alternating chapters offering different perspectives (each of the Naomi's) on the same events ~ what a great way to show younger readers how there can be different perceptions by different people! I also loved the "create, not consume" message woven throughout was as well.
Highly recommended for libraries and classrooms, and I think the sweet spot for this one would be grades 4-6.
(I received a free copy of this book as a partner of the WAM Book Bundle - all opinions are my own)
Highly recommended for libraries and classrooms, and I think the sweet spot for this one would be grades 4-6.
(I received a free copy of this book as a partner of the WAM Book Bundle - all opinions are my own)
blakehalsey's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely adored this. Diverse cast and a sweet, authentic story about the emotional journey of blended families becoming, well, families. A must-read!
amayaethomas's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay. It was very hard to distinguish between either Naomi, and it was kind of boring.
snazel's review against another edition
3.0
I am so profoundly grateful my parents didn't split up and force me to mesh my family with another one. This worked out okay, but it seems TERRIBLE.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
I think there are a lot of kids who will see themselves within the pages of this book.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
It's hard when your divorced parent starts seriously dating someone. It's even harder when that person has the same name name as you. But that's exactly what happens with Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith (who now have to be identified by their middle names). What's worse is their parents want them to be friends and conspire to register them for a coding class together. Neither of them appreciates the upheaval in their lives that were perfectly fine before. Told in alternating points of view from the two Naomis, this is a realistic look at the range of emotions that tweens go through as their families change. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.
camillejoy's review against another edition
Two girls (both named Naomi) navigate the difficulties of separated families, and the joining of new ones as one Naomi's mom and the others' dad date, and try to get the two girls to become friends. Chapters alternate points of view between the two girls. The adults in the book are drawn as warm, fallible, but ultimately loving and supportive figures, which is refreshing. Light on plot, but heavy on emotional truth, with everything turning out OK in the end.
robynthereader's review against another edition
4.0
Great middle grade book that explores blended families and the messy feelings that come with divorce. Told from the perspectives of both Naomis in alternating chapters.
lilcoppertop's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fernthepanda's review against another edition
4.0
Charming and super-accessible. With its blend of humor and tears, this book seems incredibly well rounded. All-in-all, pretty special.