Tally Jo and Tempest Trimble are mirror twins, so alike they were almost born the same person. Inseparable, but more than that. They have a connection that's beyond what anyone else has. But this summer, as they travel with Pa Charlie's carnival, something changes. Tempest gets caught up in her own ideas, leaving less time for Tally. But Tally notices that as the phases of the moon grow, something dangerous is growing as well, pushing them apart.
It's a good story for middle-grade readers who want something a little spooky, a little fantastical, but don't want something scary or gruesome. The relationship between the characters is well-developed, and it can help young adults reflect on their own relationships with friends or siblings as well.
My daughter really enjoyed this book, with it's elements of magic and something out-of-this-world, two strong female characters, and a satisfying ending.
About the Author
Gina Linko has a graduate degree in creative writing from DePaul University, and is also the author of the young adult novels Flutter and Indigo. Gina edits college textbooks as a day job, but her real passion is sitting down at a blank computer screen and asking herself the question, “What if . . . ?” She lives outside of Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and three children.
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