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Sidney & Sydney #1
Third Grade Mix-Up
When Sidney Fletcher moves to Oak Grove, things get a little strange for Sydney Greene. Not only doesSydney share a name with a boy, but he's in her third-grade class! From first-day-of-school problems to Halloween drama, Sidney and Sydney quickly become friends. Who says boys and girls can't get along?
124 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Michele Jakubowski
56 books7 followersRaised in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates, Michele Jakubowski has the teachers in her life to thank for her love of reading and writing. Appropriately enough, it all started in the fourth grade when her teacher read the class Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Michele was so entranced, in fact, that when a class assignment that same year had her writing a letter to someone important, she chose to contact Ms. Blume; she couldn’t wait to tell her of her plans to become an author someday as well. After reading the rest of Judy Blume's books while in grade school, Michele was introduced to the classics by her seventh grade English teacher (Ernest Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea was a favorite). Two exceptional high school teachers motivated Michele to keep reading and To Kill a Mockingbird and Catcher in the Rye were the books that inspired her to write. Although she grumbled her way through Algebra and Chemistry while at Northern Illinois University, Michele loved her creative writing and literature courses. It was while completing her BA in English that a friend turned her on to the works of John Irving, a must-read author for her still today. While writing has always been a passion for Michele, she believes it is the books she has read throughout the years, and the teachers that assigned them, that have made her the storyteller she is today. It is in appreciation of these great works and wonderful people that she strives to create relatable and entertaining characters that may one day inspire a budding new author.
Michele lives in Powell, Ohio with her husband John and their children Jack and Mia.
Michele lives in Powell, Ohio with her husband John and their children Jack and Mia.
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September 30, 2013
Cute! Great little realistic fiction story for 3rd graders. Funny name mix-up, realistic characters, cute color illustrations, and a neat and tidy resolution. Plus, the author is SUPER local for me!
January 19, 2013
Sidney and Sydney are victims of the very common crime of sharing the same name (spelled a little differently) with another person. While the story is cute and has a subtle message of kindness, it falls a little flat.
It is not a new theme in children's books to have a boy and girl become friends. It happens in almost every book I've read. However, the nature of their friendship is charming. Sidney's mom is an artist, and Sydney wants to be an artist when she grows up. Sydney loves Galaxy Conquest, which just so happens to also be Sidney's favorite video game. When problems with Halloween arise, Sidney and Sydney decide to do something creative and selfless so that everybody wins.
The plot is fairly simple, and nothing really stands out in it. I had been hoping for more of an issue to happen than the one that did. But this is the first book in the series, so much of the book is dedicated to establishing the children's friendship.
Third Grade Mix-Up is a quick, easy read that most kids would enjoy, but probably not fall in love with.
The Illustrations: I love the inclusion of full color illustrations throughout the book. Not every page has artwork, but most pages do. Luisa Montalto has a unique style that goes perfect with an early reader novel.
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It is not a new theme in children's books to have a boy and girl become friends. It happens in almost every book I've read. However, the nature of their friendship is charming. Sidney's mom is an artist, and Sydney wants to be an artist when she grows up. Sydney loves Galaxy Conquest, which just so happens to also be Sidney's favorite video game. When problems with Halloween arise, Sidney and Sydney decide to do something creative and selfless so that everybody wins.
The plot is fairly simple, and nothing really stands out in it. I had been hoping for more of an issue to happen than the one that did. But this is the first book in the series, so much of the book is dedicated to establishing the children's friendship.
Third Grade Mix-Up is a quick, easy read that most kids would enjoy, but probably not fall in love with.
The Illustrations: I love the inclusion of full color illustrations throughout the book. Not every page has artwork, but most pages do. Luisa Montalto has a unique style that goes perfect with an early reader novel.
More reviews on my blog: Books for Kids
May 6, 2013
I liked the concept, and the book was fine. But. . . .
(A little disclaimer; I always feel bad giving books a less than stellar review. Hopefully, my comments will be useful.)
There were very specific lines that kept me from fully enjoying this title the way I enjoy the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows or the Stink books by Megan McDonald. One example is when Sydney is making a point about how grownups say weird things. Her mom uses the phrase "an eye for fashion" and her dad uses the phrase "buck up." Both are met with Sydney indicating to the reader she doesn't know what they mean. I don't buy it. Yes, grownups say weird things, and both of these might be considered weird. However, I have a hard time believing a child entering 3rd grade would have problems understanding these phrases, especially since she is likely to have heard them multiple times in her life. It had me wishing that the author has used some other vehicle to demonstrate Sydney's thoughts concerning the weirdness of parental beings.
So, it's not the end of the world. Many readers won't have an issue with this at all. But for me, it makes the character less authentic, and not particularly believable.
(A little disclaimer; I always feel bad giving books a less than stellar review. Hopefully, my comments will be useful.)
There were very specific lines that kept me from fully enjoying this title the way I enjoy the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows or the Stink books by Megan McDonald. One example is when Sydney is making a point about how grownups say weird things. Her mom uses the phrase "an eye for fashion" and her dad uses the phrase "buck up." Both are met with Sydney indicating to the reader she doesn't know what they mean. I don't buy it. Yes, grownups say weird things, and both of these might be considered weird. However, I have a hard time believing a child entering 3rd grade would have problems understanding these phrases, especially since she is likely to have heard them multiple times in her life. It had me wishing that the author has used some other vehicle to demonstrate Sydney's thoughts concerning the weirdness of parental beings.
So, it's not the end of the world. Many readers won't have an issue with this at all. But for me, it makes the character less authentic, and not particularly believable.
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April 15, 2021I found this book on a library shelf a few years ago. I thought it looked interesting, so I brought it home to read. Though I didn't have any strong personal opinions/changing experiences through reading the book, I still enjoyed the book and thought it was a great story for its target audience.
While this book is as lighthearted, fun, and relatable, as, say, the Judy Moody books, Sidney and Sydney stood out to me for a couple of reasons. First was the perspectives of both a boy and a girl. I liked how while even many middle grade books are encouraging and focusing on young love, Sidney and Sydney continue to pursue a strong friendship, and show how you can get along with someone well even when your interests and hobbies seem totally different. The second thing was how accessible this book is to budding readers. Pictures, large type, and the ability to hook the reader even with limited vocabulary allows this story to be a gentle but exciting first step into the world of chapter books. Third, and probably the most important to me, was how the author wrote Gomez being a diabetic. I liked how the author tackled the issue while also making it clear that while it affected him, diabetes did not define Gomez as a person. It also gave Sidney a chance to be a better friend, too.
If you have (or are) someone who's just getting started reading bigger books, like stories about boy-girl friendships, or just want something quick, clean, and easy, I would definitely suggest finding a copy of Sidney and Sydney!
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While this book is as lighthearted, fun, and relatable, as, say, the Judy Moody books, Sidney and Sydney stood out to me for a couple of reasons. First was the perspectives of both a boy and a girl. I liked how while even many middle grade books are encouraging and focusing on young love, Sidney and Sydney continue to pursue a strong friendship, and show how you can get along with someone well even when your interests and hobbies seem totally different. The second thing was how accessible this book is to budding readers. Pictures, large type, and the ability to hook the reader even with limited vocabulary allows this story to be a gentle but exciting first step into the world of chapter books. Third, and probably the most important to me, was how the author wrote Gomez being a diabetic. I liked how the author tackled the issue while also making it clear that while it affected him, diabetes did not define Gomez as a person. It also gave Sidney a chance to be a better friend, too.
If you have (or are) someone who's just getting started reading bigger books, like stories about boy-girl friendships, or just want something quick, clean, and easy, I would definitely suggest finding a copy of Sidney and Sydney!
To see my full review, including discussion questions, click here:
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November 16, 2017
This is a cheerful and easy to read story about a boy and a girl, (both third graders), who share names that sound alike and meet through the confusion that that creates. During the course of the book they become friends and share in some adventures and some likes and dislikes, and become friends by the close of the story.
Sidney's narrative can be repetitive and Sydney’s melodramatic, but these are typical third graders with third grade issues and third grade activities and third grade drama. Speaking of drama – there is not much going on here but sometimes kids who are still early readers just want a story they can relate to. This is also the first book in the series so it takes some time to set up the characters and their relationships.
This is a beginning chapter book with limited text and lots of full color illustrations. Not every page has artwork, but most pages do. Luisa Montalto, the illustrator, has a unique style that goes perfect with an early reader novel.
Best for grades 3 -5 and both boys and girls should enjoy this new series
Sidney's narrative can be repetitive and Sydney’s melodramatic, but these are typical third graders with third grade issues and third grade activities and third grade drama. Speaking of drama – there is not much going on here but sometimes kids who are still early readers just want a story they can relate to. This is also the first book in the series so it takes some time to set up the characters and their relationships.
This is a beginning chapter book with limited text and lots of full color illustrations. Not every page has artwork, but most pages do. Luisa Montalto, the illustrator, has a unique style that goes perfect with an early reader novel.
Best for grades 3 -5 and both boys and girls should enjoy this new series
February 4, 2018
It is the first day of third grade and sassy Sydney and the new boy Sidney are not only neighbors, they are in the same class, so mix-ups are inevitable--but they soon find they share some common interests, including a love for Halloween.
I found this book a bit formulaic. I did like that one of the secondary characters has diabetes and his friends work hard to make a fun Halloween for him since he can’t eat a lot of candy. Would appeal to 2nd and 3rd grade students.
I found this book a bit formulaic. I did like that one of the secondary characters has diabetes and his friends work hard to make a fun Halloween for him since he can’t eat a lot of candy. Would appeal to 2nd and 3rd grade students.
October 25, 2017
Third grade, new school, friends, same name, boys and girls main characters, Halloween
Definitely younger set.
Definitely younger set.
November 15, 2017
Cute story, interesting to read -- a younger Peter and Fudge type book??
March 16, 2020
It's about two kids with the same name who become friends
July 23, 2020
I read this with my 7 year old. It was easy for him but it was part of a book club we did together. He loved it and recommends it!!
August 4, 2021
My soon to be 3rd grader read this on her own and she really enjoyed this story.
December 19, 2016
When you’re a kid, there is nothing stranger than the first time you meet another kid with your same name. For third-grader Sidney Fletcher, it’s really weird because Sydney Greene, his classmate, is a girl who shares his name. After a mix-up with the seating arrangement on the first day of school, though, the two become friends, bonding over their mutual love of a game called Galaxy Conquest and working together to solve a problem preventing their friends from enjoying Halloween.
The premise for this book is perfect. Many kids - especially those with common and popular names - go to school with other kids with their same name, and they have to find unique ways to identify themselves on paper and in discussion to keep their classmates and teacher from getting confused. This is something kids can relate to, whether they share their name with someone they know or not. For third graders, the notion that someone could share her name with a boy would be mind-blowing, and this book uses that sense of surprise as a good starting point for the story.
Unfortunately, for a story entitled Third Grade Mix-Up, it doesn’t deal very much with the mix-up at all. Yes, there is a brief moment early in the book on the first day of school, when there is some confusion about their names, but it’s all cleared up rather quickly, and the focus shifts instead to Halloween. The problem with Halloween is that Sydney’s best friend Harley can’t have candy because her family isn’t eating junk food and Sidney’s new friend Gomez can’t have candy because he’s diabetic. Sydney and Sidney don’t want their friends to be sad on Halloween, so they look for ways to celebrate that don’t involve sweets.
This storyline is interesting and probably should have been the central focus of the entire book, but instead, it doesn’t even start to unfold until the story is half over. I don’t feel like I ever had a true sense of what this book is about. Is it to show that a boy and a girl can be friends? There is no real, lasting conflict between Sidney and Sydney to begin with, so it’s not a big shock that they can get along as friends. The story just seems like a bunch of random events strung together to show how cute it is when two friends with the same name come together. And while the writing is good, and the reading level appropriate for new chapter book readers, there just isn’t enough substance to the story to keep a reader engaged.
For a story about similar subject matter with a more discernible plot, try the Just Grace series by Charise Mericle Harper.
The premise for this book is perfect. Many kids - especially those with common and popular names - go to school with other kids with their same name, and they have to find unique ways to identify themselves on paper and in discussion to keep their classmates and teacher from getting confused. This is something kids can relate to, whether they share their name with someone they know or not. For third graders, the notion that someone could share her name with a boy would be mind-blowing, and this book uses that sense of surprise as a good starting point for the story.
Unfortunately, for a story entitled Third Grade Mix-Up, it doesn’t deal very much with the mix-up at all. Yes, there is a brief moment early in the book on the first day of school, when there is some confusion about their names, but it’s all cleared up rather quickly, and the focus shifts instead to Halloween. The problem with Halloween is that Sydney’s best friend Harley can’t have candy because her family isn’t eating junk food and Sidney’s new friend Gomez can’t have candy because he’s diabetic. Sydney and Sidney don’t want their friends to be sad on Halloween, so they look for ways to celebrate that don’t involve sweets.
This storyline is interesting and probably should have been the central focus of the entire book, but instead, it doesn’t even start to unfold until the story is half over. I don’t feel like I ever had a true sense of what this book is about. Is it to show that a boy and a girl can be friends? There is no real, lasting conflict between Sidney and Sydney to begin with, so it’s not a big shock that they can get along as friends. The story just seems like a bunch of random events strung together to show how cute it is when two friends with the same name come together. And while the writing is good, and the reading level appropriate for new chapter book readers, there just isn’t enough substance to the story to keep a reader engaged.
For a story about similar subject matter with a more discernible plot, try the Just Grace series by Charise Mericle Harper.
November 16, 2015
Early Chapter Book- Sidney & Sydney: Third Grade Mix Up
APA Citation:
Jakubowski, M., & Montalto, L. (2013). Sidney & Sydney: Third grade mix-up. North Mankato, Minnesota: Picture Window Books.
Summary: The sweet story is about the friendship between a boy and a girl in the same third grade class. It all started with a mix-up of names between them in a seating arrangement at school. On the first day of the third grade class, a girl named Sydney accidentally seated in the place that for a transferred student. Because they shared pretty similar name. The boy named Sidney who has just transferred in, and doesn't know anyone in the class. At first it really surprised the whole class. However, they quickly became friends, bonding over a videogame they both love called Galaxy Conquest. Also they got to know that they were neighbors and their mother also became friends quickly. Will they become good friend forever? Come and read this book.
Five discussion questions:
1. What examples can you find to support that Sydney and Sidney are similar to each other except their names?
2. What’s the most interesting part in this story?
3. Do you agree with the opinion that boys and girls can be real and pure friend?
4. Create a new ending of the story.
5. Role play the story in the scenario of the first-day class.
APA Citation:
Jakubowski, M., & Montalto, L. (2013). Sidney & Sydney: Third grade mix-up. North Mankato, Minnesota: Picture Window Books.
Summary: The sweet story is about the friendship between a boy and a girl in the same third grade class. It all started with a mix-up of names between them in a seating arrangement at school. On the first day of the third grade class, a girl named Sydney accidentally seated in the place that for a transferred student. Because they shared pretty similar name. The boy named Sidney who has just transferred in, and doesn't know anyone in the class. At first it really surprised the whole class. However, they quickly became friends, bonding over a videogame they both love called Galaxy Conquest. Also they got to know that they were neighbors and their mother also became friends quickly. Will they become good friend forever? Come and read this book.
Five discussion questions:
1. What examples can you find to support that Sydney and Sidney are similar to each other except their names?
2. What’s the most interesting part in this story?
3. Do you agree with the opinion that boys and girls can be real and pure friend?
4. Create a new ending of the story.
5. Role play the story in the scenario of the first-day class.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2013
Sydney is ready for her first day of third grade. Although she has learned that her BFF will not be in her class this year, Sydney is still planning for the perfect outfit to begin a perfect year...
Sidney has just moved to town, so he really doesn't know anybody yet. On his first day of school, a little blonde girl named Sydney accidentally stole his seat. And then, his mom befriended her mom, and the rest was history.
When Sydney and Sidney are placed in the same third grade class, confusion ensues. Can Sydney get past the kids teasing her that she doesn't know how to spell her own name? Can Sidney make friends at a new school, even if his friendship ends up being with a girl?
SIDNEY AND SYDNEY: THIRD GRADE MIXUP is a very quick juvenile (or very early middle grade) book that would probably be best geared towards children around the same age as the title characters. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and fun, and the story is adorable and sweet, highlighting friendship in the midst of (very minor) elementary school problems.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book for review purposes.
Sidney has just moved to town, so he really doesn't know anybody yet. On his first day of school, a little blonde girl named Sydney accidentally stole his seat. And then, his mom befriended her mom, and the rest was history.
When Sydney and Sidney are placed in the same third grade class, confusion ensues. Can Sydney get past the kids teasing her that she doesn't know how to spell her own name? Can Sidney make friends at a new school, even if his friendship ends up being with a girl?
SIDNEY AND SYDNEY: THIRD GRADE MIXUP is a very quick juvenile (or very early middle grade) book that would probably be best geared towards children around the same age as the title characters. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and fun, and the story is adorable and sweet, highlighting friendship in the midst of (very minor) elementary school problems.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book for review purposes.
March 12, 2013
It all started with a mix-up of names in a seating arrangement at school. Her name is Sydney. So, surely, if the name-card says "Sidney", it means that they misspelled her name, right? Wrong!
Sidney has just transferred in, and doesn't know anyone. So, imagine his surprise when he sees that there's another person in his class that has the same name, just spelled with a Y instead of an I, but of the opposite sex. Both become fast friends, bonding quickly over a videogame they both love called Galaxy Conquest.
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But, Halloween is almost here, and Sydney's costume has been flushed by her younger brother! What is she to do? The costume she ends up with for the school part surprised even me, but she did win an award for it, just like she wanted to.
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Be sure to follow Sidney & Sydney's antics in future stories as well. I know I'll want to.
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This volume was provided to me via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Sidney has just transferred in, and doesn't know anyone. So, imagine his surprise when he sees that there's another person in his class that has the same name, just spelled with a Y instead of an I, but of the opposite sex. Both become fast friends, bonding quickly over a videogame they both love called Galaxy Conquest.
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But, Halloween is almost here, and Sydney's costume has been flushed by her younger brother! What is she to do? The costume she ends up with for the school part surprised even me, but she did win an award for it, just like she wanted to.
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Be sure to follow Sidney & Sydney's antics in future stories as well. I know I'll want to.
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This volume was provided to me via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
May 8, 2014
Sydney Greene is a fashionista and best friends with Harley Livingston while Sidney Fletcher is the new kid in town who loves soccer, telling jokes, and has quickly became friends with Gomez (not Gomez Gomez like Sidney initially thought). When their parents make them hang out they realize they have much more in common than they originally thought-- they both also love Galaxy Quest and helping their friends. The goal is the make a Halloween worth remembering for both Harley and Gomez who do not like Halloween.
Sidney & Sydney: Third Grade Mix-Up is a good book with both a male and female main character that shows how boys and girls can be friends. There is a lot of focus on characters but it lacks in a linear plot. The Halloween idea comes out of nowhere and readers are left wanting more from Sidney & Sydney, which they will hopefully get from next book out of the series.
Sidney & Sydney: Third Grade Mix-Up is a good book with both a male and female main character that shows how boys and girls can be friends. There is a lot of focus on characters but it lacks in a linear plot. The Halloween idea comes out of nowhere and readers are left wanting more from Sidney & Sydney, which they will hopefully get from next book out of the series.
January 17, 2013
The confusion of names that sound alike but have one letter different is more common that many might think, and in this case, it leads at first to annoyance on the part of Sydney Greene when she sits in the wrong seat on the first day of class. New classmate Sidney Fletcher makes friends quickly with Gomez, and then, finds out that he and Sydney actually have a lot in common. While I was pleased to see a book in which a boy and girl can be friends without romantic interests sprouting, all the troublesome patches that occur over the course of the book are resolved all too smoothly to hold my attention for long. Still, it's good to have characters who behave in a positive way rather than complaining all the time.
February 4, 2016
This is a great story for those kids just venturing into chapter books but not ready for novels. Sydney and Sidney start out the first day of school with an embarrassing name mix up but soon find they have lots more in common and become great friends. The characters area all very likeable, the story is realistic and has a good pace, and the format is attractive and very well-designed visually (pictures, plenty of white space, not too much text per page, etc.) to allow the story to flow smoothly but still have visual breaks for readers still working on reading endurance. Looks like a longer book than it really is, making this a pretty quick read. The chapters alternate between Sydney and Sidney's point of view which further livens up this solid addition.
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March 8, 2013
When Sidney a third grader enters a new school he shares more than a name with Sydney a girl in his class and together they manage to share the problems of school and friends. Their moms, being good friends and neighbors, help to draw the two together and they realize that boys and girls can be good friends.
Told from Sidney and Sydney’s perspective, the alternating point of view, will appeal to both boys and girls. Young readers will find the story enjoyable and entertaining. As a series young readers will look forward to the adventures these two share and look forward to each installment.
Told from Sidney and Sydney’s perspective, the alternating point of view, will appeal to both boys and girls. Young readers will find the story enjoyable and entertaining. As a series young readers will look forward to the adventures these two share and look forward to each installment.
January 31, 2013
SIDNEY & SYDNEY: THIRD GRADE MIXUP by Michele Jakubowski is an interesting children's book. *It teaches you to make new friends and to look at the name tag before you set at a desk and make sure its yours* A very enjoyable for children of all ages. As you can see my 8 year old granddaughter enjoyed it. A wonderful debut series by this author. Grandparents a great read for your grandchildren. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, and *an 8 year old* My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, and *an 8 year old* My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
August 6, 2013
Great story of two unlikely kids becoming good friends. Fashion forward Sydney accidentally sits in the new kid's seat thinking her new 3rd grade teacher spelled her name wrong. To her chagrin it turns out she shares her name with .... a BOY! Not only that, it turns out he is her new neighbor! Can a girl be friends with a boy? Does a girl friend have to be a girlfriend? Find out how Sidney and Sydney deal with their third grade mix-up for yourself! AH
November 5, 2014
Unrealistic, uninteresting characters. Weird grammar even on the first page. Still, very popular and would recommend for kids looking for realistic series. Useful that there is a boy & girl main characters. Am mildly interested to see what happens in the other books in the series: there was so little plot in this one, I can't imagine how she can spin it into more.
Also very weird that it encourages pranks for 'revenge.'
Also very weird that it encourages pranks for 'revenge.'
November 19, 2013
I read this book when it arrived on my desk in interschool mail as the author works in our school district. Sydney is a 3rd grader starting a new school year and she meets a new kid in her class whose name is Sidney. They are rivals in some things but become friends after a bit. The book is written in alternating voices of the two kids. I think the 3rd graders at school will enjoy. I had to read it before the librarian added it to the library system.
January 19, 2014
A fast read with a nice formatting, copious color illustrations, boy and girl main characters as friends, realistic peer teasing, a child character explaining diabetes and everyday gentle childhood dramas--as an adult recommender of books to kids these are all aspects to like. Does it have the charm of the Carolyn Haywood books I grew up on? Not a chance, hence my curmudgeonly rating.
October 16, 2015
I <3 the book it was amazing! My two favorite parts in the book were when Sydney and Sidney loved the same game. And the second part was they had a creepy Halloween party. And the hilarious part was Sidney's little brother put her costume in the toilet before Halloween. I loved the book it was the best book I ever read!:)
February 22, 2013
Surprised at negative reviews, this title will be one to recommend to both boys and girls. An entertaining read with clever resolution to address diabetes and Halloween (caution, pranks are involved) I'm curious to read next in the series...
July 29, 2016
Sydney, a girl, is excited to start third grade but over the summer Sidney, a boy, moved in and will be in the same third grade class. It causes a lot of confusion but they soon become friends. Fun early chapter book series.
April 29, 2015
Read while at work and I thought this book was adorable. I like how it shows that names are versatile, as well that boys and girls can have things in common and can be friends.
Great easy book for those who need a chapter book other than Magic Tree House or Captain Underpants.
Great easy book for those who need a chapter book other than Magic Tree House or Captain Underpants.
January 5, 2017
Cute story for a 6 and 9 year old.
I read this story to my 2 grandsons over several sittings. Good story for that age - the main characters productively solved several problems. Led to lots of discussions about school and friends.
I read this story to my 2 grandsons over several sittings. Good story for that age - the main characters productively solved several problems. Led to lots of discussions about school and friends.
February 8, 2013
Cute series! Look forward to book 2!
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