Combined with Wright’s simple yet expressive art style, it’s an engaging read that speaks to worries of burgeoning self-identity and tween change. Johnson’s ( The Parker Inheritance) graphic novel debut depicts a realistic and relatable sister relationship alongside a close-knit family’s bond. When Maureen decides to run against Francine as her only competitor for student council president, the election’s high stakes sweep them up, resulting in slander campaigns, poster defacement, and high tensions at family dinner. Even their previously shared friend group is being pulled in different directions-not that Francine notices. Twins: A Graphic Novel by Varian Johnson Narrated by Ahnya O'Riordan, Grace Capeless, Andre Blake, Antoinette Comer Unabridged 1 hours, 36 minutes 4.5 (2) Audiobook (Digital) FREE With a B&N Audiobooks Subscription Cancel Anytime View All Available Formats & Editions Get it FREE with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription Learn More Pay 21.99 24. And their close relationship is changing drastically as they start 6th grade. Francine is determined to strike out on her own outside of their shared twin identity, but Maureen, who doesn’t mind their similarities, isn’t as confident in making new friends. Though identical twins, Francine and Maureen Carter couldnt be more different. For the first time ever, the two don’t share the same schedule or the same activities-Maureen is in Cadet Corps, while Francine looks forward to new experiences and spends time in an after-school program. Maureen and Francine are sixth graders and Black identical twins about to embark on their first day at O’Connor Middle School. Varian Johnson, Shannon Wright (Illustrator) 4.05 avg rating 7,905 ratings The Great Greene Heist (2 books) by Varian Johnson 3.91 avg rating 3,051 ratings Great Books to Give the Kids This Holiday Tami Charles is a former teacher and the author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction.
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