For
Older Twins
Abby’s Book (The
Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collections) By Ann M. Martin ($3.99) --
Four stories involving The Baby-Sitter's Club's Abby and her twin
sister, Anna. For ages 9-12.
Abby’s Twin By Ann M.
Martin ($3.99) -- A young girl, Abby, has to deal with her problems
when her twin sister Anna is diagnosed with scoliosis. For ages 9-12
All Rapped Up
(Sister, Sister) By
Janet Quin-Harki -- Twin sisters Tia and Tamera dance with the same guy
at the spring formal. Paperback. Recommended for ages 9-12..
Brother
Brother, Sister Sister
By Helen Dunmore ($4.50) -- For ages 9-12. Tanya has to deal with her new
enlarged family, as her parents give birth to quadruplets, two boys and
two girls. One of the few children's books out there dealing with
higher-order multiples from a sibling's perspective.
Double Act
By Jacqeline Wilson ($14.95) -- A novel about 10-year-old British twin
sisters, Garnet and Ruby, who are complete opposites yet as close as
twins can be. For ages 9-12.
I Miss
You, I Miss You!
By Peter Pohl and Kinna Gieth ($17.00) -- Deals with a very difficult
subject, the loss of a twin. Book (for ages 12 to 15) centers around
twins Cilla and Tina, sisters who aren't close. After the tragic death
of Cilla, Tina must come to grips with the loss of her twin while
discovering her own individuality.
Jacob
Have I Loved
By Katherine Paterson ($5.95) -- Twin sisters, Sara Louise and
Caroline, battle for identity and recognition. For approximately ages
9-12.
Twin
Clones From Outer Space (Two Heads Are Better Than One) By H.B. Homzie ($3.99) -- This first chapter in the series
introduces the four main characters and centers around a key baseball
game that Barton/Beta participate in. For children aged 7-12.
Twin Clones
From Outer Space (Who Let the Dogs Out)
By H.B. Homzie ($3.99) -- Features brother and sister Barton and Nancy
Jamison and their alien twin clones Beta and Gamma. In this book,
Barton and Nancy leave Beta and Gamma in charge of the animals at
Critter City. It's only for half an hour. What could go wrong? For
children aged 7-12.
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Last updated: June 14, 2006