Egg-Drop Blues: A Story About a Twin Brother, Family Changes, and Proving Yourself for Kids

by Jacqueline Turner Banks

Judge is desperate. His mother has threatened to send him to a different school next year—away from his twin brother and “posse” of friends. To prove he can succeed at his current school, Judge needs to bring up his grades. After weeks of hard work—all while dealing with his sometimes difficult brother, his dyslexia, and the news that his divorced father has decided to remarry—Judge’s hopes depend on winning a science competition. Soon it all comes down to the egg-drop . . .

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Donald Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first tween book I read in which an African-American character has dyslexia and was not stereotyped about it. Jacqueline Turner Banks really did an excellent job in crafting a story in which all kids can identify with. The dyslexia aspect was NOT preachy nor diadactic at all.

[I Hart Cookies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Judge in The Egg-Drop Blues has dyslexia and isn’t having good grades. He lives in the Northeast (isn't specific). His brother Jury is being effected by his dyslexia disability because if Judge doesn’t get good grades then they both will have to attend Tully (a school for people with disabilities). Judge has to instead attend an Einstein Rally for a letter grade above the D he has. He will get the letter grade if he wins the Egg-Drop competition. Will he win? I liked this book and I think all other readers will because although it is a short read it is enough to make you want to read a little more.This book is realistic fiction, and I rate it 4 stars.

[Lauren · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is just about the worst chapter book I've ever read! ugh... gag me!! :) haha