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On Thin Ice

by Jessica Kim

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Siblings on the same ice

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Siblings on the same ice

Twelve-year-old twins Phoebe and Dex each lose their place in the skating world just before competitions: her pairs partner is injured, while his hockey team drops him. Their mother’s suggestion that Dex become Phoebe’s skating partner puts the siblings’ separate ambitions into a shared routine—and brings their strained relationship into focus. Their father’s death remains part of what each is carrying, with skating tied to memories of him as well as hopes for competition. The dual point of view sets up a story about sibling rivalry, grief, and the difficult work of cooperating when both twins have something to prove.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for ages 9–12 interested in sibling relationships and family stories.
  • For young readers who enjoy sports-centered fiction involving figure skating and hockey.
  • May suit readers interested in twins navigating grief and renewed collaboration.

Themes

Sibling rivalry and cooperationGrief and family bondsFigure skating and hockeyCompetition and shared goals

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Book overview

For fans of Disney's GO FIGURE, a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt dual POV sibling-rivalry story by acclaimed author Jessica Kim.

Twelve-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Dexter Bae are polar opposites in every way except for their love of the ice. Phoebe is hyperfocused on pairs figure skating, and Dex loves his hockey team. But when Phoebe's partner injures his knee just two months before competitions and Dex gets cut from his team in favor of a new hotshot goalie from Canada, they're both left spinning.

With their skating dreams dashed, their mother suggests that Dex fill in as Phoebe's doubles partner. It's a hard sell--the twins haven't been close since their father passed away two years ago. For Dex, working with a perfectionist like Phoebe would be a challenge, but if it means he'd improve his skating technique enough to get back on the hockey team--and he'd have something to keep his mind off his dad--it'd be worth it. Phoebe isn't thrilled either, but what choice does she have if she wants to bring home the gold, something that would've made her dad happy?

Can these siblings skate past their differences toward victory?
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