Mitch and Amy - by Beverly Cleary (Paperback)

About the Book

Beverly Cleary's classic story about nine-year-old twins who have a knack for infuriating each other includes all-new illustrations. While Mitch and Amy may not like to admit it, each feels a special pride in having the other for a twin, so when the neighborhood bully chooses Mitch as his next victim, the twins become an unbeatable team.

Book Synopsis

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warmth and humor to this story about sibling rivalry and teamwork.

Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. Amy is good at reading. Mitch is a math whiz. Amy likes to play pretend. Mitch would rather skateboard. They never want to watch the same television show. And they always try to get the better of each other.

Then the school bully starts picking on Mitch--and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. Can Mitch and Amy set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully?

Second through fourth graders will enjoy reading about Mitch and Amy--and it's especially perfect for siblings and anyone dealing with a bully at school.

From the Back Cover

Mitch and Amy were always squabbling about something. They both though being twins was fun, but that was about the only thing they agreed on. They never stopped trying to get the better of one another. But then the school bully started picking on Mitchell. And, bully that he was, he picked on Amy too. Now the twins had something in common-and they couldn't waste time fighting with each other!

Review Quotes

"Probably only a parent of twins could create soconvincing a pair as nine-year-old Mitch and Amy."-- "The Horn Book""With humor and warmth, Mrs. Cleary explores the underlying pride, jealousy, and attachment of her twin characters."-- "Chicago Tribune"