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Sweet Valley Twins #10
One of the Gang
Jessica Wakefield has always been the center of everything at school. And Pamela Jacobson has always spent her time on the sidelines, especially in gym. When Jessica hurts her ankle, she starts to feel left out, too. Suddenly, the two girls have something in common.
Jessica, who is chairman of the Mini Olympics, can hardly get to and from class, let alone run the committee meetings. And bossy Lila Fowler begins to take advantage of Jessica's injury to gain more power so she can run the Olympics her way! That's when Jessica comes up with a plan. With Pamela's help, it might just put both of them in the winner's circle!
Jessica, who is chairman of the Mini Olympics, can hardly get to and from class, let alone run the committee meetings. And bossy Lila Fowler begins to take advantage of Jessica's injury to gain more power so she can run the Olympics her way! That's when Jessica comes up with a plan. With Pamela's help, it might just put both of them in the winner's circle!
104 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1987
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Francine Pascal
1,139 books1,850 followersFrancine Paula Pascal was an American author best known for her Sweet Valley series of young adult novels. Sweet Valley High, the backbone of the collection, was made into a television series, which led to several spin-offs, including The Unicorn Club and Sweet Valley University. Although most of these books were published in the 1980s and 1990s, they remained so popular that several titles were re-released decades later.
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August 4, 2015
In this one, Jessica Wakefield uses a girl's disability for her own personal gain
What a delightful child
What a delightful child
April 11, 2018
Jessica Wakefield learns a little about inclusiveness, and re-invents a school sports day so that everyone can have a good time. This is actually one of the better books in the series, as it seems that Jessica does have a heart (which we get glimpses of from time to time in tiny tiny doses).
And yes, I will point out that Jessica is a horrible person at the start - she wants to win all the events herself. She also is using a girl with a disability to be able to do just that. And gets an award for her manipulations. But I do think she learns something. And honestly? Even if she doesn't - what's important here, is that she DOES wind up doing something good for the people around her. I like that aspect of things. Even if she's maybe not intending that initially.
This book though, is definitely a product of its time. Back when I was a kid (in the era of when this was written) - sports days were very competitive, and no concessions were made to anyone. This whole idea was very new. I like seeing how times have changed. I know that similar events in schools have changed in recent years. Maybe not to the extent as shown in this book, but so that there are aspects to a sports day where anyone of any ability can play.
So yes, overall a decent book.
And yes, I will point out that Jessica is a horrible person at the start - she wants to win all the events herself. She also is using a girl with a disability to be able to do just that. And gets an award for her manipulations. But I do think she learns something. And honestly? Even if she doesn't - what's important here, is that she DOES wind up doing something good for the people around her. I like that aspect of things. Even if she's maybe not intending that initially.
This book though, is definitely a product of its time. Back when I was a kid (in the era of when this was written) - sports days were very competitive, and no concessions were made to anyone. This whole idea was very new. I like seeing how times have changed. I know that similar events in schools have changed in recent years. Maybe not to the extent as shown in this book, but so that there are aspects to a sports day where anyone of any ability can play.
So yes, overall a decent book.
July 11, 2020
Well, there goes selfish Jessica again, what can I say? I've always wondered why Jessica had to be such a direct contrast in comparison to Elizabeth. Is this realistic? Are there people in middle school as selfish and self-absorbed as her? She doesn't have to be "Elizabeth" but I can't think of any redeeming qualities about her at all.
September 6, 2017
Another SVT book where Jess is a horrible person yet has a happy ending, lol.
May 15, 2022
One of the Gang
Plot: Steve has been bugging Liz and Jess claiming he has ESP. He even says that he knew Jess would get picked to be over the mini-special Olympics at SVMS. The twins have had it up to here with their brother and they go to their mother who says she’s surprised they haven’t come up with something. This gets the wheels turning in Jessica’s head. Elizabeth sees Pamela Jacobs at the library and after hearing about her hearing that Pamela got sent to SVMS after being in a special school because she has a heart condition, she realizes that she might not be able to take part in the mini-Olympics and she thinks it’s a shame and that there should be a way for her to compete.
In gym class, Janet compliments Jessica and Lila for being chosen to be on the mini Olympics. But Lila isn’t happy about being Jessica’s assistant and claims Jessica only chooses events that benefit *her* skills. Jessica is annoyed and wonders why Lila has to have *everything*. Isn’t it enough that she gets everything she wants. Why can’t she just let her have this one thing? Janet and Tamera just think it’s enough that two Unicorns are in charge. Pamela watches from the sidelines with bitterness and env (thinking she could teach them a thing or two about being “special”. Tamera upsets Pamela by asking her to join in the volleyball game and she leaves out of the gym. Liz and Amy notice and go over to her at lunch to cheer her up. Pamela says her father is thinking of putting her back in Ridgedale and she just wants to show him she fits in her. He’s already noticed how tired she’s been. Liz decides to talk to Jess about it to see if there’s something she can do.
The twins decide to egg Steven on by going along with him. Steven tells Jessica he had a thought that something bad happened to her at 10:30 and she says she was in gym around that time and got hit with a volleyball. He says he also had a thought that Elizabeth found some money and she says that she found five dollars on the way home. This kind of freaks Steven out and he leaves to make a call. Elizabeth tries to get Jessica to see that Pamela should get a chance to compete in the mini Olympics but Jessica isn’t too enthusiastic about changing the plans and makes up an excuse that it might be to late. But Elizabeth gets upset and Jessica says she’ll talk to their coach. The twins further freak Steven out by telling him that people with ESP see things at night and maybe he will. He gets upset and storms away from the table adamantly claiming he doesn’t see things.
Jessica tries to play a prank on Steven. She dresses as a ghost and climbs up the ladder knocking on his window. Steven screams. Jessica screams. She falls off the ladder. The doctor tells her she has a sprain and will have to limit her activities. She’ll also have to have crutches. Her father tells her he’s not going to punish her because this will be enough of a punishment (he also sprained his ankle once). Jessica thinks she’s getting off light. Even though she’ll have to sit out all the activities she has next week.
Jessica realizes it’s not that easy having a broken ankle. At first, she gets attention. Bruce is even carrying her books. But in a day everyone’s over it. It takes her longer to get places now, Lila’s trying to use her injury as a way to take over the mini Olympics, and Steven forgave Liz but not her. Since she has to sit out at gym, she finds herself sitting with Pamela who sympathizes. Pamela says it must be hard to have to sit things out when Jessica’s used to being in the middle of things. Jessica has a realization and tells Pamela that *she’s* the one who must have it tougher. Pamela tells her that maybe she should go back to Ridgedale. She confesses that even there she stood out because she was a little better off than the rest of the students. Jessica tells her that she shouldn’t think like that and things could change. Before she goes to the mini special Olympics she pleads with Steven to forgive her, but he’s not budging. At the meeting, Lila has already organized the order of the events and arranged the publicity. Later Jessica complains to Liz, and again she brings up all the kids who *can’t* compete because of things like size, weight, or just no talent in sports. Jessica still doesn’t get it. Then Liz tells her if she changes things not only can *she* compete (which she forgot she won’t be able to do), but it’ll show up Lila and get the attention back on *her*. All of a sudden she’s all for it and Liz is brilliant. Elizabeth calls Pamela with the good news, but she’s distracted. Her parents aren’t happy that she hasn’t been as social as they want. Elizabeth just hopes that it’s not to late to prove them wrong. Pamela’s family calls a meeting and they get all in Pamela’s case about why she didn’t tell them about the Olympics, has she made any friends, why she hasn’t invited them over, how things are at Sweet Valley. They tell her they’re just concerned Her Dad wonders if maybe she’d be ready to go back to her old school a month. Pamela insists she wants to stay. One of her brother’s Denny -whose popular and who she thinks she’s embarrassed by being at regular school- doesn’t agree with her decision and storms out.
Liz later tells her about Jessica talking to the committee and she doesn’t seem excited. Jessica says they’ll have an emergency meeting that night. Liz is hoping that she can also talk to Mr. Bowman and have Pamela write a special article about the games. Jessica decides to take Pamela with her to the meeting. She doesn’t really care about her going back to Ridgedale, but she really lays it on thick to Ms. Ulrich and Mr. Bowman about how so many people are prejudiced toward handicapped people. She says that people should have a chance based on other skills than athletics and there should be events like wheelchair races. Lila gets upset and says Jessica is selfish and wasn’t thinking about changing the events until she broke her ankle and that she just wants to make sure she wins. Jessica says that this is *partly* true but Mr. Bowman is impressed nonetheless and buys Jessica’s BS. Even saying that he’s going to nominate her for a Civil Service award. Steven goes back to his “belief” that he has ESP.
Jessica works hard on the plans with Pam. Then she shares them with Ellen, Janet, and Lila. Instead of just picking whose the best suited for events, they’ll draw numbers to see who does the event. Some of the events are, people tied up and timed on untying themselves, a bed-making contest, an egg race, a water event that will involve a kickboard to see who can carry a bowl of water and drop the least. Puzzle contest, wheelchair races, and crutch croquet. Lila, Steven, and even Elizabeth don’t believe Jessica’s motives are selfless.
After a while, being good wears off and Jessica confesses that she did it because she wanted a chance to enter the games. Pam talks to her mother and she tells her if she wants to stay at SVMS she has her support. Pam realizes that while she was comfortable at her old school, she likes the challenges at her new school. Now she just has to convince her father. He’ll be coming to the games tomorrow. On the day of Jess and Pam are on the Blue team. Elizabeth and Amy are on the Black team. Lila and Janet are on the Red Team and Ellen is on the white team. The first event is the talent portion. They have to make up a short skit and compose a song. Points given for creativity. The Blue Team’s skit is called “The Butler Did It” and their song is “The Blue Team Blues.” And they win first place (100 points). The Red Team wins the Brainpower Events. Liz wins the bed-making contest, Jess wins the crutch croquet event. Pam wins the final event (the wheelchair race) against Ken. Her Dad is so happy he picks her up on his shoulders! Afterward, Pamela writes a great article for the Sixers about the games. A week later Steven is still messing with Jess with the ESP stuff and tells her she’ll have a dull day. But when she goes to hang out with Ellen she finds a metal box in the yard.
My Thoughts: Interestingly enough we’re having a World Games here in a few weeks I think and some of the events include wheelchair events. While I wasn’t really into the mini-Olympics part of the story (I don’t even watch the *real* Olympics) what I could must relate to the longing to be normal. It didn't even get into all the doctor's appointments, financial and mental anxiety, and depression it causes when you aren't normal aka "having a disability". Since I was twelve years old I’ve had an illness and some things I’ve had to sit on the sidelines and watch other people do because of the side effects of my illness. It went from small things like certain foods I wasn’t supposed to have to bigger things in the future such as driving. Also, like Pamela, I have a heart condition (I’m anemic). This means my heartbeat tends to run a little faster. It also means that my body temperature usually runs colder than most. I’m fortunate because this didn’t really develop until later so it didn’t limit me from school things or anything really like it does Pamela. I have to take medication for it. Mostly I just notice it when I have dreams that either disturb me or scare me. I think the games including other ways to include people were a really *good* idea. I especially liked the “Brain” events. Had I entered the games, I feel like this would have been the event (if I even entered) I would have had the best chance in.
Rating 6
Plot: Steve has been bugging Liz and Jess claiming he has ESP. He even says that he knew Jess would get picked to be over the mini-special Olympics at SVMS. The twins have had it up to here with their brother and they go to their mother who says she’s surprised they haven’t come up with something. This gets the wheels turning in Jessica’s head. Elizabeth sees Pamela Jacobs at the library and after hearing about her hearing that Pamela got sent to SVMS after being in a special school because she has a heart condition, she realizes that she might not be able to take part in the mini-Olympics and she thinks it’s a shame and that there should be a way for her to compete.
In gym class, Janet compliments Jessica and Lila for being chosen to be on the mini Olympics. But Lila isn’t happy about being Jessica’s assistant and claims Jessica only chooses events that benefit *her* skills. Jessica is annoyed and wonders why Lila has to have *everything*. Isn’t it enough that she gets everything she wants. Why can’t she just let her have this one thing? Janet and Tamera just think it’s enough that two Unicorns are in charge. Pamela watches from the sidelines with bitterness and env (thinking she could teach them a thing or two about being “special”. Tamera upsets Pamela by asking her to join in the volleyball game and she leaves out of the gym. Liz and Amy notice and go over to her at lunch to cheer her up. Pamela says her father is thinking of putting her back in Ridgedale and she just wants to show him she fits in her. He’s already noticed how tired she’s been. Liz decides to talk to Jess about it to see if there’s something she can do.
The twins decide to egg Steven on by going along with him. Steven tells Jessica he had a thought that something bad happened to her at 10:30 and she says she was in gym around that time and got hit with a volleyball. He says he also had a thought that Elizabeth found some money and she says that she found five dollars on the way home. This kind of freaks Steven out and he leaves to make a call. Elizabeth tries to get Jessica to see that Pamela should get a chance to compete in the mini Olympics but Jessica isn’t too enthusiastic about changing the plans and makes up an excuse that it might be to late. But Elizabeth gets upset and Jessica says she’ll talk to their coach. The twins further freak Steven out by telling him that people with ESP see things at night and maybe he will. He gets upset and storms away from the table adamantly claiming he doesn’t see things.
Jessica tries to play a prank on Steven. She dresses as a ghost and climbs up the ladder knocking on his window. Steven screams. Jessica screams. She falls off the ladder. The doctor tells her she has a sprain and will have to limit her activities. She’ll also have to have crutches. Her father tells her he’s not going to punish her because this will be enough of a punishment (he also sprained his ankle once). Jessica thinks she’s getting off light. Even though she’ll have to sit out all the activities she has next week.
Jessica realizes it’s not that easy having a broken ankle. At first, she gets attention. Bruce is even carrying her books. But in a day everyone’s over it. It takes her longer to get places now, Lila’s trying to use her injury as a way to take over the mini Olympics, and Steven forgave Liz but not her. Since she has to sit out at gym, she finds herself sitting with Pamela who sympathizes. Pamela says it must be hard to have to sit things out when Jessica’s used to being in the middle of things. Jessica has a realization and tells Pamela that *she’s* the one who must have it tougher. Pamela tells her that maybe she should go back to Ridgedale. She confesses that even there she stood out because she was a little better off than the rest of the students. Jessica tells her that she shouldn’t think like that and things could change. Before she goes to the mini special Olympics she pleads with Steven to forgive her, but he’s not budging. At the meeting, Lila has already organized the order of the events and arranged the publicity. Later Jessica complains to Liz, and again she brings up all the kids who *can’t* compete because of things like size, weight, or just no talent in sports. Jessica still doesn’t get it. Then Liz tells her if she changes things not only can *she* compete (which she forgot she won’t be able to do), but it’ll show up Lila and get the attention back on *her*. All of a sudden she’s all for it and Liz is brilliant. Elizabeth calls Pamela with the good news, but she’s distracted. Her parents aren’t happy that she hasn’t been as social as they want. Elizabeth just hopes that it’s not to late to prove them wrong. Pamela’s family calls a meeting and they get all in Pamela’s case about why she didn’t tell them about the Olympics, has she made any friends, why she hasn’t invited them over, how things are at Sweet Valley. They tell her they’re just concerned Her Dad wonders if maybe she’d be ready to go back to her old school a month. Pamela insists she wants to stay. One of her brother’s Denny -whose popular and who she thinks she’s embarrassed by being at regular school- doesn’t agree with her decision and storms out.
Liz later tells her about Jessica talking to the committee and she doesn’t seem excited. Jessica says they’ll have an emergency meeting that night. Liz is hoping that she can also talk to Mr. Bowman and have Pamela write a special article about the games. Jessica decides to take Pamela with her to the meeting. She doesn’t really care about her going back to Ridgedale, but she really lays it on thick to Ms. Ulrich and Mr. Bowman about how so many people are prejudiced toward handicapped people. She says that people should have a chance based on other skills than athletics and there should be events like wheelchair races. Lila gets upset and says Jessica is selfish and wasn’t thinking about changing the events until she broke her ankle and that she just wants to make sure she wins. Jessica says that this is *partly* true but Mr. Bowman is impressed nonetheless and buys Jessica’s BS. Even saying that he’s going to nominate her for a Civil Service award. Steven goes back to his “belief” that he has ESP.
Jessica works hard on the plans with Pam. Then she shares them with Ellen, Janet, and Lila. Instead of just picking whose the best suited for events, they’ll draw numbers to see who does the event. Some of the events are, people tied up and timed on untying themselves, a bed-making contest, an egg race, a water event that will involve a kickboard to see who can carry a bowl of water and drop the least. Puzzle contest, wheelchair races, and crutch croquet. Lila, Steven, and even Elizabeth don’t believe Jessica’s motives are selfless.
After a while, being good wears off and Jessica confesses that she did it because she wanted a chance to enter the games. Pam talks to her mother and she tells her if she wants to stay at SVMS she has her support. Pam realizes that while she was comfortable at her old school, she likes the challenges at her new school. Now she just has to convince her father. He’ll be coming to the games tomorrow. On the day of Jess and Pam are on the Blue team. Elizabeth and Amy are on the Black team. Lila and Janet are on the Red Team and Ellen is on the white team. The first event is the talent portion. They have to make up a short skit and compose a song. Points given for creativity. The Blue Team’s skit is called “The Butler Did It” and their song is “The Blue Team Blues.” And they win first place (100 points). The Red Team wins the Brainpower Events. Liz wins the bed-making contest, Jess wins the crutch croquet event. Pam wins the final event (the wheelchair race) against Ken. Her Dad is so happy he picks her up on his shoulders! Afterward, Pamela writes a great article for the Sixers about the games. A week later Steven is still messing with Jess with the ESP stuff and tells her she’ll have a dull day. But when she goes to hang out with Ellen she finds a metal box in the yard.
My Thoughts: Interestingly enough we’re having a World Games here in a few weeks I think and some of the events include wheelchair events. While I wasn’t really into the mini-Olympics part of the story (I don’t even watch the *real* Olympics) what I could must relate to the longing to be normal. It didn't even get into all the doctor's appointments, financial and mental anxiety, and depression it causes when you aren't normal aka "having a disability". Since I was twelve years old I’ve had an illness and some things I’ve had to sit on the sidelines and watch other people do because of the side effects of my illness. It went from small things like certain foods I wasn’t supposed to have to bigger things in the future such as driving. Also, like Pamela, I have a heart condition (I’m anemic). This means my heartbeat tends to run a little faster. It also means that my body temperature usually runs colder than most. I’m fortunate because this didn’t really develop until later so it didn’t limit me from school things or anything really like it does Pamela. I have to take medication for it. Mostly I just notice it when I have dreams that either disturb me or scare me. I think the games including other ways to include people were a really *good* idea. I especially liked the “Brain” events. Had I entered the games, I feel like this would have been the event (if I even entered) I would have had the best chance in.
Rating 6
April 1, 2011
I love this series and I am so glad that I had the time to read them. I used to read them using a flashlight when it got to be past lights out.
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October 26, 2025The school puts on a mini Olympics, so you can bet your life that this includes a ton of fat shaming for poor Lois.
Other than that, this was a pretty good story. Pamela Jacobson just moved to Sweet Valley Middle School from Ridgedale, a school for special needs students. Pamela has an unnamed "rare heart condition" and can't exert herself at all. Of course, this means she's excluded from the mini Olympics. Meanwhile, Steven has apparently developed ESP and the twins are sick of it. In a bid to teach him a lesson, I won't bore you with the details but Jessica falls off a ladder and sprains her ankle. And now, as coordinator of the mini Olympics, she decides to get on her high horse and make the event a bit more inclusive. I think we all know which twin came up with this idea. Spoiler: it wasn't Jessica. It's odd that people don't care about inclusivity unless it affects them, but that's a life lesson which is highlighted well here. The mini Olympics closes with Pamela winning the wheelchair race (which requires quite a bit of exertion for someone not used to using a wheelchair, but that's not mentioned)😂
Other than that, this was a pretty good story. Pamela Jacobson just moved to Sweet Valley Middle School from Ridgedale, a school for special needs students. Pamela has an unnamed "rare heart condition" and can't exert herself at all. Of course, this means she's excluded from the mini Olympics. Meanwhile, Steven has apparently developed ESP and the twins are sick of it. In a bid to teach him a lesson, I won't bore you with the details but Jessica falls off a ladder and sprains her ankle. And now, as coordinator of the mini Olympics, she decides to get on her high horse and make the event a bit more inclusive. I think we all know which twin came up with this idea. Spoiler: it wasn't Jessica. It's odd that people don't care about inclusivity unless it affects them, but that's a life lesson which is highlighted well here. The mini Olympics closes with Pamela winning the wheelchair race (which requires quite a bit of exertion for someone not used to using a wheelchair, but that's not mentioned)😂
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April 15, 2024
I read and own the Indonesian version (published by Dian Rakyat).
Based on my notes, I bought this book secondhand when I was twelve. I don't remember what my younger self thought -- she probably enjoyed the quick read. For my present-day self, I could not take off my critical glasses off to enjoy it.
Based on my notes, I bought this book secondhand when I was twelve. I don't remember what my younger self thought -- she probably enjoyed the quick read. For my present-day self, I could not take off my critical glasses off to enjoy it.
July 29, 2017
The subplot of tricking Steven was my favorite part! The rest, however, was not nearly as fun.
Also, why would Pamela have to go to an entire special SCHOOL? I guess SVMS doesn't have special education classes?
Also, why would Pamela have to go to an entire special SCHOOL? I guess SVMS doesn't have special education classes?
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April 2, 2022
In which Jessica uses a classmate with health challenges to make herself look better. Good lord, is there no low that this girl will not stoop to?
June 3, 2022
Jessica’s selfishness pays off in the end. Jessica’s needs and wants pushes an agenda that creates inclusiveness and helps a classmate find her voice and fit at Sweet Valley Middle School.
June 18, 2024
Jessica is particularly Jessica-ish in this one! 😂
December 31, 2024
org bader ke Jessica keren jg ya kl jd ketua o-em
September 26, 2025
A hint of inclusivity. A lot of twins and a pinch rebellion. A heap of fun!
August 8, 2019
RATING: 4 STARS
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I picked up one of the Sweet Valley Twins novel at the library (before my strict read in order only rule) and fell in love with the California twins and their friends and family. I had just started reading thicker chapter books, and joining the library summer reading club, I went through these books pretty quick. I was excited that I could read and really fell in love with books and reading. I believe I was about 7-9 when I read these books so it was exciting to read about 12 year old popular preteens. I could relate to both Elizabeth and Jessica, and really could not pick which twin I liked better. I would not finish this series as I would quickly move on to Sweet Valley High (Double Love). These are very tame books, and any age could read them. First crushes and bullying were the big issues that I can remember. This is very Full House (TV series) kind of books.
***This is a series review***
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I picked up one of the Sweet Valley Twins novel at the library (before my strict read in order only rule) and fell in love with the California twins and their friends and family. I had just started reading thicker chapter books, and joining the library summer reading club, I went through these books pretty quick. I was excited that I could read and really fell in love with books and reading. I believe I was about 7-9 when I read these books so it was exciting to read about 12 year old popular preteens. I could relate to both Elizabeth and Jessica, and really could not pick which twin I liked better. I would not finish this series as I would quickly move on to Sweet Valley High (Double Love). These are very tame books, and any age could read them. First crushes and bullying were the big issues that I can remember. This is very Full House (TV series) kind of books.
***This is a series review***
January 15, 2016
Jessica is primarily used as a 'you-don't-want-to-behave-this-way' type of example although, at times, short times, she can display a nicer personality. In this story a new girl has arrived at school and her name is Pamela Jacobson. She has a heart condition that limits what she can do physically.
She had been at a school for 'special needs' students, but she wanted to go to a regular school and her father has allowed it on a trial basis. Pamela is unhappy, though, that she can't participate in any of the school activities that require any physical strain at all. She even has to go slow walking to class.
One day Jessica hurts herself and has to use crutches for a while and, slowly, she begins to realize just what type of restricted life Pamela has to live.
The school is going to hold a mini-Olympics and neither girl seems to be able to participate, but some serious thinking leads to a way that every single student that wants to can join in the games. The idea is Jessica's and it really works for everyone. A good story.
She had been at a school for 'special needs' students, but she wanted to go to a regular school and her father has allowed it on a trial basis. Pamela is unhappy, though, that she can't participate in any of the school activities that require any physical strain at all. She even has to go slow walking to class.
One day Jessica hurts herself and has to use crutches for a while and, slowly, she begins to realize just what type of restricted life Pamela has to live.
The school is going to hold a mini-Olympics and neither girl seems to be able to participate, but some serious thinking leads to a way that every single student that wants to can join in the games. The idea is Jessica's and it really works for everyone. A good story.
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March 7, 2023The most surprising thing about this book is that it actually represents disability surprisingly well. Given the ~tragically heroic~ Regina of Sweet Valley High, it's nice to see Pamela and her heart condition portrayed as an average kind of kid, complete with faults. Lots of fun Jess & Lila rivalry in this one too.
August 14, 2016
Jessica hurts her ankle and can't compete in the mini Olympics, so she decides some non-athletic events should be put in, so she CAN compete, and she kind of uses this other girl in her class who can't do sport as her back-up so everyone thinks she's being all good and inclusive when really she just wants to win stuff.
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August 29, 2011From "Books I have read this summer" list that I found at home in NJ.
May 6, 2021
Loved these books as a child
April 25, 2013
I hated this book. It was very boring.
June 25, 2014
This book gives you a sense of what it is like to be extremely disabled
July 19, 2020
Recordando la infancia...
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February 5, 2009JAR4-Pas
September 13, 2009
I think this book was okay. But it is a little boring.
June 22, 2013
I remember the cover just not the story.
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