If there's any justice in the world, kids will be reading Twins for decades. Has all the hallmarks of the kind of books that become timeless classics. Young readers need a friend, a special buddy, to help them navigate this new norm. Many of our young people are feeling uncertain and anxious. * An engaging read that speaks to worries of burgeoning self-identity and tween change. * Johnson and Wright have expertly teamed up to create a relatable story for all middle schoolers. Expect high demand from fans of comics like those by Svetlana Chmakova, Jerry Craft, and Raina Telgemeier. * A must-read for middle grade comics lovers. A touching, relatable story of identity, sisterhood, and friendship. * The sibling bond is palpable and precious as each conflict and triumph pushes them apart or pulls them together. A beautiful reflection on sisterhood and coming of age that belongs in every collection. * Wright's artwork, crisp and colorful, does a masterful job of tracking the twins's emotional arcs through expressive composition, and Johnson's impeccable pacing keeps things moving while still making room for rich development. University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers Best Book for Kids, Tweens, and Teens in 2020 Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020 Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good? 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. 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. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects.

Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister!'-Provided by publisher.īook Synopsis Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel! About the Book 'Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends.

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