Reviews

Twins by Varian Johnson, Shannon Wright

damarareads's review

4.0

so cute and relatable having a twin

kethumary's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

silbrite's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

reading_beyond_the_book_cover's review

emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

pasc_oh's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

ginameix's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A good read for fans of Squished and New Kid. The story follows twins who have just started middle school and run against each other for class president. I liked that the twins didn't always make the 'right' decision and were able to learn from their actions and mistakes. Upper Elementary and Middle Grade readers will be able to relate to the feeling of starting a new school and learning how to navigate big feelings. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying

irvinehy's review

4.0

Read for school 

dreaming_book_witch's review

5.0

Another Blue Hen nomination for the year. I wanted to read this one again because I really enjoyed the story. It is a great story and honestly, I don't have to be a twin to understand the feelings that Maureen and Francine were going through. Some of these feelings I've gone through with my own sister. Overall, this is a great graphic novel about family and figuring out how to be your own person.

gumihoreviews's review

5.0

Middle school can be tough, but what about when it’s with someone who looks just like you? That’s part of the problem for twins, Francine and Maureen.

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I loved that there was a blended perspective. Rather than solely focusing on one twin, that same twin allowed us to see things from multiple perspectives. We could relate to most of the situations presented and were able to even think about how we could’ve handled it if it were us.

The level was not too tough, so it’d be great for middle grade readers and higher! That’s you adults

yapha's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It's not just friends who grow apart in middle school, it can be family too. Identical twins Maureen and Francine navigate the changes that come with middle school with a very supportive group of family and friends. Recommended for grades 4 & up.