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Two of a Kind Diaries #15
It's Snow Problem
Hans Jensen is tall, blond, and gorgeous -- and thinks he's the best at everything. When he signs up for every ski race in the White Oak/Harrington Winter Festival, Mary-Kate does too. Hans isn't the only super-athlete around -- and she's going to prove it! But then Mary-Kate gets into major trouble -- and is thrown off all the teams! Can Ashley help her sister get back on -- or is Mary-Kate out of the race for good?
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 18, 2001
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Nancy Butcher
52 books16 followersNancy Butcher has written on health and wellness subjects for WholeHealthMD.com and other websites as well as creating wellness booklets for Time-Life Books. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling children's book It's Snow Problem, and 101 Ways to Stop Eating After Dinner.
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January 3, 2013
I assume that the author of this book isn't a professional. This book is based off an old TV series I've never heard of, so obviously plot and character development wasn't part of the job description. But what were they even thinking?
I know it's just a kid's book, and a lot of people assume that kids don't care about good literature, but it's just as important for children to experience good books as it is for adults to. Sure, all the critics are adults, but the young readers will end up having a grudge against reading if they've never experienced a good book.
The book is about two twin sisters. Their school is cooperating with another school, a rival, to put on a winter festival with several games between the two schools. One sister signs up with several sports because she wants to impress and outdo a boy from the rival school. She is kicked out of all but one of the sports because she was framed of sabotaging the mascot of the rival school. Her sister is left to help her back on the teams.
First of all, it included several cringe-worthy puns. That alone forced me to take away a star. Then, the main character has a crush, and, no joke, he was described like this:
"...Ross Lambert, Ashley's crush. Ashley's heart fluttered at the sight of his totally handsome face."
And the whole book was written like this.
I couldn't get through it.
In conclusion, kids need better books to read. Seriously.
I know it's just a kid's book, and a lot of people assume that kids don't care about good literature, but it's just as important for children to experience good books as it is for adults to. Sure, all the critics are adults, but the young readers will end up having a grudge against reading if they've never experienced a good book.
The book is about two twin sisters. Their school is cooperating with another school, a rival, to put on a winter festival with several games between the two schools. One sister signs up with several sports because she wants to impress and outdo a boy from the rival school. She is kicked out of all but one of the sports because she was framed of sabotaging the mascot of the rival school. Her sister is left to help her back on the teams.
First of all, it included several cringe-worthy puns. That alone forced me to take away a star. Then, the main character has a crush, and, no joke, he was described like this:
"...Ross Lambert, Ashley's crush. Ashley's heart fluttered at the sight of his totally handsome face."
And the whole book was written like this.
I couldn't get through it.
In conclusion, kids need better books to read. Seriously.
August 9, 2011
really enjoyed this one! back in the day
July 7, 2015
I was a huge fan of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and was on an endeavour to collect all their movies and books.
Two of a Kind was a cute little series that offered interesting storylines.
Two of a Kind was a cute little series that offered interesting storylines.
April 4, 2022
An easy, fun book to read. I loved the characters and a lot of good memories came flying back to me.
February 26, 2010
it's a interesting book..
October 23, 2020
It was great and I loved how they just do anything even if its getting in big trouble. I loved it. Its about a ski race. Love is in it and I hope you read the whole series.
August 29, 2021
I love Mary Kate and Ashley. These books are amazing.
January 27, 2022
Super cute as always.
May 13, 2024
Competition, school spirit, and a prank war. What could be more exciting?
April 15, 2025
Mary Kate loves her sports, but glad Ashley came to the help when something got in the way with Mary Kate competing, she didn't do it. Ashley found out who did and here's to the big win.
November 13, 2020
The story I about two twins named Ashley and Marykate Burke who live at the White Oak Academy. Marykate wants to do another sport, but her teammate and bestfriend signed her for something else . T
Than there happens strange things at the white Oak academy. The Pizzas are with acorn. The Goat from the Harrington Academy was stolen and everybody thought Marykate was it. Se was expelled for the Winter Season. Will the girls find out
The blurb sounds very interesting and I was very curious what this story is about. I didnt had any expectations, because I know that I love these stories even though I am to old for these.
I must say I am very addicted to Marykate ad Ashley books.They are all so good and I know they are easy and not really that good, but when I was younger I loved reading the and they followed my whole entire life.The Book cover is in a blue tone and you can see two girls smiling in the camera with lots of snow. I love the design, its very beautiful.
The writing skills is still as easy and fluid. I didnt had any problems to understood them all. The Story is written very easy so you can understand everything. There are no complicated words in the story. There’s also an acorn magazin where they write stories and some calender
Marykate and Ashley play the heroes in the book. Marykate has to find out who the super athlete is.
The idea of the story is good and easy. I haven’t seen the TV series. So I am addicted to the books and the story is very short to read it. The story is made easy but thats okay. I love these books.
Than there happens strange things at the white Oak academy. The Pizzas are with acorn. The Goat from the Harrington Academy was stolen and everybody thought Marykate was it. Se was expelled for the Winter Season. Will the girls find out
The blurb sounds very interesting and I was very curious what this story is about. I didnt had any expectations, because I know that I love these stories even though I am to old for these.
I must say I am very addicted to Marykate ad Ashley books.They are all so good and I know they are easy and not really that good, but when I was younger I loved reading the and they followed my whole entire life.The Book cover is in a blue tone and you can see two girls smiling in the camera with lots of snow. I love the design, its very beautiful.
The writing skills is still as easy and fluid. I didnt had any problems to understood them all. The Story is written very easy so you can understand everything. There are no complicated words in the story. There’s also an acorn magazin where they write stories and some calender
Marykate and Ashley play the heroes in the book. Marykate has to find out who the super athlete is.
The idea of the story is good and easy. I haven’t seen the TV series. So I am addicted to the books and the story is very short to read it. The story is made easy but thats okay. I love these books.
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