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It Takes Two Books

In order from Double or Nothing to A Lot to Tackle.

The It Takes Two series is a set of 7 chapter books by Belle Payton, published between 2014 and 2015. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 160 pages.

Double or Nothing
Go! Fight! Twin!
Even the Score
Two Steps Back
May the Best Twin Win
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Double or Nothing
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Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Double or Nothing

By Belle Payton

One twin runs for class president while the other joins the boys' football team.

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Summary: New in town, Alex Sawyer sets out to become seventh-grade class president, while her twin, Ava, causes a stir as the first girl to try out for the middle school football team. Ava is a terrific kicker, but the controversy she stirs up could cost Alex votes. Can both sisters chase their goals without ruining each other's chances?
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It Takes Two Series

7 books · Published 2014–2015

#3
Double or Nothing
#3 in Series
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Double or Nothing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

One twin runs for class president while the other joins the boys' football team.

#4
Go! Fight! Twin!
#4 in Series
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$1697

Go! Fight! Twin!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A clumsy twin sends her athletic sister to cheerleading tryouts in her place.

#6
Two Steps Back
#6 in Series
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$1697

Two Steps Back

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A rival team refuses to play against a girl, and her twin wants the story for the news.

#7
May the Best Twin Win
#7 in Series
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May the Best Twin Win

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Twin sisters land on rival flag football teams during homecoming week, and jealousy takes over.

#9
A Lot to Tackle
#9 in Series
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$1697

A Lot to Tackle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A shocking bad grade shakes one twin, while teammates blame the other for a loss.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the It Takes Two series?

There are 7 books in the It Takes Two series. It began with Double or Nothing in 2014, and the newest book, A Lot to Tackle, was published in 2015.

What order should you read the It Takes Two books in?

Start with Double or Nothing and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the It Takes Two books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring It Takes Two to life.

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Belle Payton

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