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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1985 · Est. 2.5 hour read

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By Lois Lowry

Book #2 in the Just the Tates! series

Siblings face unexpected challenges and find strength in unity.

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160 pages· 23,038 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Caroline and J.P. reluctantly visit their father and his new wife, only to face unexpected duties: babysitting twin sisters and coaching young baseball players. As they navigate these challenges, the siblings call a truce in their ongoing rivalry. Together, they discover that teamwork can turn burdens into opportunities, and responsibility might just be the key to growing up. Will their newfound alliance withstand the test of family dynamics?

From the publisher

“Lowry fans will not be disappointed.” —_School Library Journal_   Caroline and J.P.’s father has asked them to come visit him and his new wife in Des Moines, Iowa. They don’t really want to go, but they also don’t have a say in the matter. Upon arriving, they discover they each have unexpected and unpleasant responsibilites. Caroline has to babysit their baby twin sisters and J.P. is forced to coach baseball to a bunch of six-year-olds.  The two decide to call a truce in their continual sibling warfare and help each other out. They soon discover there’s strength in numbers—and a little responsibility isn’t always a bad thing.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
23,038
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about family lifeBooks about new experiencesBooks about siblingsBooks about coming of age
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
January 1, 1985
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328750877

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