Prepared by:Kathryn A. Walker

The Author: Beverly Cleary

Born in McMinnville, Oregon Lived in town so small, no library Family moved to Portland, Oregon where

Beverly attended school Went to college in California Maiden name is Beverly Bunn Beverly loved books Mitch and Amy hasn’t won any awards

Main Characters• Mitch- A whiz at math• Amy- Loves to read• They are twins• Both get bullied by the same bully

THE MAIN IDEA

Mitch & Amy learn how to work together.

A Short Summary AboutMITCH AND AMY

Mitch and Amy, who are 9 years old twins, are always fighting. But when a bully starts bugging them, they have to put they’re minds together to solve their problems. They have to put their differences aside and work together.

Persuasion

You should really read this book! There are so many exciting parts, like the time the bully ruined Amy’s class project! Beverly Cleary is a great author and fills her stories with thrilling characters.