A heartfelt, sweet, social justice-themed ode to blended and
unconventional families--perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Lisa
Graff, and Sara Pennypacker. This middle grade novel is an excellent
choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during
homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged
while not in the classroom.
In this sequel to Two Naomis, now that Naomi Marie's mom and Naomi
E.'s dad are married, the girls have learned to do a lot of things
together, like All-Family Sunday dinners, sixth-grade homework,
navigating the subway system by themselves, and visiting their favorite
bakeries. Until sixth grade in a new school presents a whole new set of
surprises and challenges.
Trusting her gut has worked for Naomi E. all her life, and she figures
that it will be an asset to her role as a Peer Mediator--until she
realizes how much of the job requires the Art of Compromise, which she's
only just starting to get used to at home.
Naomi Marie is excited about making new friends--but she wants to keep
old ones too. And when she sees that some in the school community have a
hard time with the realities of "diversity in action," she wonders if
the new members of her family can see those realities as well.
As the girls deal with the ups and downs of middle school and the
mysteries of family dynamics, they learn that even when life and school
try to drive you apart, it's ultimately easier to face everything
together.
