Until Jerry Spinelli, that is. In his new book, "Jake and Lily," the Newbery Medalist (for "Maniac Magee") chronicles with humor and compassion the changing relationship between fraternal twins.

For almost as long as they can remember, Jake and Lily have shared a “special sense,” which they call “goombla.” Each knows what the other is thinking and if the other is in trouble.

Sixth-grade best friends Jake and Lily (no relation to the headliners ... Coville (the My Teacher Is an Alien books) offers an entertaining, spine-tingling rollick as the group uncovers long ...