Twins: family, friends & rivalry

 

Twins by Varian Johnson, illustrated by Shannon Wright is a middle school story about family, friends and sibling rivalry.  When Francine and Maureen start middle school, each one has their own notions of how it will be.  Trouble begins when they don't have the same class schedule and Fran begins exploring clubs without including Maureen.  

When an opportunity arises for them both to shine will they let their differences come between them?  Told with heart and humor, this is the perfect story of family, friendship and expectations.  This is a wonderful book to recommend to readers who enjoy Reina Telgemeier graphic novels, like, Smile, Sisters, Guts, and Drama.