Kayla and Melanie are two of a kind. That's what Kayla and Melanie say. Even our teacher, Ms. Becky, says it sometimes, like when Kayla and Melanie beg to be partners at work time. Julisa and I like to be partners too, but nobody calls us two of a kind. Ms. Becky does say, "Julisa, Anna, can you help?" a lot. And we do. copyright (c) 2009 by Jacqui Robbins Julisa stands below the jungle gym. She says, "Recess is over, you know." Kayla makes a face and laughs. Melanie says, "We're not coming." Julisa looks at Melanie. Her eyes are sharp and her voice is calm. "I'm not talking to you. I don't care about you." And I can tell she really doesn't. Julisa turns back to me. She blinks. "Anna?" Her voice is shakier, like maybe now she does care. "If you get down...," Melanie says. copyright (c) 2009 by Jacqui Robbins Excerpted from Two of a Kind by Jacqui Robbins All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
