![]() ![]() This novel boasts strong, endearing characters and it explores very complex emotions. Naomi Marie’s mom and Naomi Edith’s dad begin dating and the girls are not having it. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other-and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family. Two Naomis by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich A realistic fiction novel about two girls, both named Naomi, who do not want to get to know each other better. When Naomi Marie's mom and Naomi Edith's dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. And while Naomi Marie's father lives a few blocks away, Naomi Edith wonders how she's supposed to get through each day a whole country apart from her mother. ![]() Naomi Edith loves quiet Saturdays and hanging with her best friend in her backyard. Naomi Marie starts clubs at the library and adores being a big sister. Other than their first names, Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith are sure they have nothing in common, and they wouldn't mind keeping it that way. "A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship." (Kirkus starred review) A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date-perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Williams-Garcia. ![]()
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