Being twins, Tippi and Grace have a very close relationship and are joined at the hip – literally. They are conjoined twins who look separate from the waist up and share one body from the waist down. For most of their lives, they have been safe at home. Their mom chose to home school the twins to protect them from society but Tippi and Grace have to attend public school for the first time because of money issues. The twins friend two outcasts at school – Yasmeen and Jon. It’s the first time the twins have friends and have a life outside of each other.
As the twin’s social life begins to get better, Grace’s heart takes a turn for the worst. The twins must be separated to save their lives. It’s a risky operation but not having the surgery is even riskier.
One by Sarah Crossan is a novel in verse. I was interested in reading this book because I’ve never read a book about conjoined twins before. Grace and Tippi’s stories are definitely interesting. . You have to read and find out what happens in the end!
I would recommend this book to mature 7th and 8th grade readers.
Books in the Middle: Reading for Middle School 