The Other Half of My Heart by Sundee T. Frazier November 6, 2011
Posted by jcarlson in : Family Fiction, Realistic Fiction , trackback
I read this book because Jenna, a fifth grader, recommended it to me. It’s a cute book with some funny parts. It also teaches a good lesson about standing up for what’s right.
Keira and Minni are biracial twins and best friends. Keira is black like her mother. Minni is white like her father. Keira knows what it’s like to feel different because the family lives in a town that’s almost totally white. Minni learns what it’s like to feel different when she travels south with her sister to compete in Miss Black Pearl Preteen of America. Everyone in the competition looks black except for Minni. Minni realizes what Keira has had to deal with back in their hometown. She also realizes that she has not always stood up for Keira when others have ridiculed or shunned her.
I think most girls will enjoy this book. It’s funny and touching. Are you wondering if either of the sisters will win the competition? Read this book to find out.
~Mrs. Carlson~
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Thanks for posting about my book, Mrs. Carlson. And an extra big thank you to Jenna for commending it to you. Whenever a reader thinks a book is worth mentioning to another person, I take that as a very high compliment!
I sure hope Jenna reads the author’s comment. She loves this book. I believe it’s one of her favorites, perhaps her favorite book of all time.
oh my gosh. Hi Sundee Frazier! Wow. This is so exciting. I’ve never “met” an author before ( Even if it is online!) I absolutely loved your book and It’s my favorite! I can read it over and over again and it never gets old! Thank you so much for writing this book!
I have read the first couple chapters but was going on a trip to stop! Seeing that everyone likes it, I think I might pick it up!! Jenna has told me a lot about it
*So I had to stop Sorry.
Wow– this is really cool, seeing as you commented, Sundee Frazier
It’s really true, Jenna loves this book and every single time our book club is deciding on a new book to read she always recommends this! I haven’t read this yet, but according to Jenna it’s the best book in the history of the world :D! Will read it soon!