Twins
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2020 · Est. 2 hour read

Twins

By Varian Johnson, Shannon Wright (Illustrator)

Twins face a rift as middle school changes one sister's path. Can their bond survive the shift?

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256 pages· 10,656 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Maureen and Francine Carter, inseparable twins, face a new challenge as middle school begins. Francine, now Fran, seeks independence, joining the chorus and running for class president, leaving Maureen feeling left behind. As their shared world starts to fracture, Maureen wonders if their sisterly bond can withstand the changes. Will their connection endure, or will middle school redefine their relationship forever? Discover the twists and turns of growing up and growing apart in this engaging graphic novel.

From the publisher

Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel!Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran – a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there’s nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?

At a glance
Format
Pages
256
Words
10,656
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN360L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about coming of ageBooks about self-confidenceBooks about sibling rivalryBooks about middle school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~K
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
509277
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338236132

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