It’s bad enough that Xavier’s new stepbrother, Chris, has moved into Xavier’s room, but now it looks like he’s also trying to steal Mami by being the perfect kid.<\/p>\n
Chris’s “Mr. Perfect” act may fool grown-ups, but Xavier can see straight through it.<\/p>\n
He promises himself that he’ll never become real brothers with such a fake.<\/p>\n
No brothers allowed!<\/p>\n
Ever!<\/p>\n
. . . right?<\/p>\n
In twenty powerful poems, two strangers learn to become brothers. Nikki Grimes captures the struggles — and eventual sweetness — of bringing together a family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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