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My comments on Chapter 17 (Reef):

> It’s funny to hear Reef rag on Theo about his “gross memories.” 

> And to find out it’s inevitable to form a crush on Portia. 

> Between Theo’s texts and Reef’s visit to the Metzingers’ house, it’s becoming clear “the Phenomenon” doesn’t involve just a few memories. And not just older ones: The Jaws trap is already gone from Theo’s recollection.

> Kirkus Reviews called MIXED UP “an engaging tale of weird science,” and the coincidental discovery that Reef and Theo share the same birthplace as well as the same birthdate is starting to indicate something freaky went on 12 years ago!

BTW, @Jade: Kirkus Reviews agrees with you about GRK’s ability to write middle school kids, saying he presents “a convincing preteen vernacular.”