Twins
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GN: Graphic Novel 360L
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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? Praise for Twins: National Indie Bestseller Junior Library Guild Selection NPR Best Book Washington Post Best Children's Book Kirkus Reviews Best Book Horn Book Best Book School Library Journal Best Book Booklist Best Book for Youth Barnes & Noble Best Book T Best Book for Kids, Tweens, and Teens Nerdist Best Comic Chicago Public Library Best Book University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers Cooperative Children's Book Center Best Book Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award Winner American Library Association Top 10 Best Graphic Novel for Children YALSA Great Graphic Novels Selection Recipient of five starred reviews ★ "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. A beautiful reflection on sisterhood and coming of age that belongs in every collection." -- Booklist, starred review ★ "The sibling bond is palpable and precious as each conflict and triumph pushes them apart or pulls them A touching, relatable story of identity, sisterhood, and friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "A must-read for middle grade comics lovers. Expect high demand from fans of comics like those by Svetlana Chmakova, Jerry Craft, and Raina Telgemeier." -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Johnson and Wright have expertly teamed up to create a relatable story for all middle schoolers." -- The Horn Book, starred review ★ "An engaging read that speaks to worries of burgeoning self-identity and tween change." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "There is so much happening in the world. Many of our young people are feeling uncertain and anxious. Young readers need a friend, a special buddy, to help them navigate this new norm. This book is a comforting companion." -- The New York Times Book Review "Has all the hallmarks of the kind of books that become timeless classics. If there's any justice in the world, kids will be reading Twins for decades." -- Nerdist "Its story about learning how to maintain a healthy relationship with siblings as you grow older and pursue different interests should be relevant to anyone who has experienced that." -- Entertainment Weekly Praise for the Twins Audiobook: AudioFile Earphones Award Winner American Library Association Notable Children's Recording "A full cast brings this middle-grade graphic novel to The story is told from Maureen's point of view, and Ahnya O'Riordan's youthful voice captures her anxieties about change and her frustration with her sister--which manifest in her decision to also run for class president. Sound effects and upbeat music add to scenes in bustling school hallways, at the mall, and at the dinner table with the girls' supportive family." -- AudioFile Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance, which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor awards, The Great Greene Heist
Subjects
Subjects
Action & Adventure
Action & Adventure -- Comic books, strips, etc
Action and adventure comics
Action and adventure fiction
Adolescence
Adolescence -- Comic books, strips, etc
African American girls
African American girls -- Comic books, strips, etc
Children's
Children's -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics & Graphic Novels
Comics & Graphic Novels -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics (Graphics works)
Coming-of-age comics
Coming of age
Coming of age -- Comic books, strips, etc
Domestic comics
Electronic books
Families
Families -- Comic books, strips, etc
Graphic novels
Graphic novels -- Comic books, strips, etc
Identity (Philosophical concept)
Identity (Philosophical concept) -- Juvenile fiction
Individuality
Individuality -- Juvenile fiction
Maturation (Psychology)
Maturation (Psychology) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Middle schools
Middle schools -- Comic books, strips, etc
Sibling rivalry
Sibling rivalry -- Comic books, strips, etc
Siblings
Siblings -- Comic books, strips, etc
Themes
Themes -- Comic books, strips, etc
Twins
Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Twin sisters
Twin sisters -- Comic books, strips, etc
Action & Adventure -- Comic books, strips, etc
Action and adventure comics
Action and adventure fiction
Adolescence
Adolescence -- Comic books, strips, etc
African American girls
African American girls -- Comic books, strips, etc
Children's
Children's -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics & Graphic Novels
Comics & Graphic Novels -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics (Graphics works)
Coming-of-age comics
Coming of age
Coming of age -- Comic books, strips, etc
Domestic comics
Electronic books
Families
Families -- Comic books, strips, etc
Graphic novels
Graphic novels -- Comic books, strips, etc
Identity (Philosophical concept)
Identity (Philosophical concept) -- Juvenile fiction
Individuality
Individuality -- Juvenile fiction
Maturation (Psychology)
Maturation (Psychology) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Middle schools
Middle schools -- Comic books, strips, etc
Sibling rivalry
Sibling rivalry -- Comic books, strips, etc
Siblings
Siblings -- Comic books, strips, etc
Themes
Themes -- Comic books, strips, etc
Twins
Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Twin sisters
Twin sisters -- Comic books, strips, etc
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ISBN:
9781338236170
9781338236194
9781338236132
9781338236194
9781338236132
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 2.9, 1 Points
Level 2.9, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
GN: Graphic Novel 360L
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Grouping Language | English (eng) |
Last Grouping Update | 2025-07-09 12:17:01PM |
Last Indexed | 2025-07-09 22:52:25PM |
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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? Praise for Twins: National Indie Bestseller Junior Library Guild Selection NPR Best Book Washington Post Best Children's Book Kirkus Reviews Best Book Horn Book Best Book School Library Journal Best Book Booklist Best Book for Youth Barnes & Noble Best Book T Best Book for Kids, Tweens, and Teens Nerdist Best Comic Chicago Public Library Best Book University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers Cooperative Children's Book Center Best Book Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award Winner American Library Association Top 10 Best Graphic Novel for Children YALSA Great Graphic Novels Selection Recipient of five starred reviews ★ "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. A beautiful reflection on sisterhood and coming of age that belongs in every collection." -- Booklist, starred review ★ "The sibling bond is palpable and precious as each conflict and triumph pushes them apart or pulls them A touching, relatable story of identity, sisterhood, and friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "A must-read for middle grade comics lovers. Expect high demand from fans of comics like those by Svetlana Chmakova, Jerry Craft, and Raina Telgemeier." -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Johnson and Wright have expertly teamed up to create a relatable story for all middle schoolers." -- The Horn Book, starred review ★ "An engaging read that speaks to worries of burgeoning self-identity and tween change." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "There is so much happening in the world. Many of our young people are feeling uncertain and anxious. Young readers need a friend, a special buddy, to help them navigate this new norm. This book is a comforting companion." -- The New York Times Book Review "Has all the hallmarks of the kind of books that become timeless classics. If there's any justice in the world, kids will be reading Twins for decades." -- Nerdist "Its story about learning how to maintain a healthy relationship with siblings as you grow older and pursue different interests should be relevant to anyone who has experienced that." -- Entertainment Weekly Praise for the Twins Audiobook: AudioFile Earphones Award Winner American Library Association Notable Children's Recording "A full cast brings this middle-grade graphic novel to The story is told from Maureen's point of view, and Ahnya O'Riordan's youthful voice captures her anxieties about change and her frustration with her sister--which manifest in her decision to also run for class president. Sound effects and upbeat music add to scenes in bustling school hallways, at the mall, and at the dinner table with the girls' supportive family." -- AudioFile Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance, which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor awards, The Great Greene Heist
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Domestic comics
Electronic books
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Siblings -- Comic books, strips, etc
Themes -- Comic books, strips, etc
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Comics (Graphics works)
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Domestic comics
Electronic books
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Graphic Novels -- Comic books, strips, etc
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Individuality -- Juvenile fiction
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Siblings -- Comic books, strips, etc
Themes -- Comic books, strips, etc
Twin sisters -- Comic books, strips, etc
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Twins [electronic resource] / Varian Johnson
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Adolescence
African American girls
Children's
Comics & Graphic Novels
Coming of age
Families
Graphic Novels
Graphic novels
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Individuality
Maturation (Psychology)
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Themes
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African American girls
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Coming of age
Families
Graphic Novels
Graphic novels
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Individuality
Maturation (Psychology)
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Themes
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