Twins A Graphic Novel Twins 1, Varian Johnson
Twins A Graphic Novel Twins 1, Varian Johnson
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Twins: A Graphic Novel (Twins #1)

Author: Varian Johnson

Narrator: Ahnya O'Riordan, Grace Capeless, Mashari Bain, Malcolm Bowen, Antoinette Comer, Andre Blake, Armand Rufen-Blanchette

Unabridged: 1 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2021


Synopsis

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?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on July 15, 2021

This is of course vintage 70s trash, milking the sensationalistic drug (and alcohol) abuse and gay/twin sex, complete with pop psychology analysis of "the dominant twin" etc. The period cultural and consumerist references are kind of amusing, and the writing is not terrible for this sort of thing. I......more

Goodreads review by Juushika on May 25, 2022

Identical twin brothers are found after their murder-suicide. On the gamut of fiction books about sibling incest, this sits somewhere between a trashy guilty pleasure and gritty and/or profound. It's significantly different from Dead Ringers, the film adaptation: Cronenberg's weird styling, the gyne......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on August 04, 2012

Checked this one out because it was the iinspiration for the movie "Dead Ringers". This book is so trashy. Delightfully so at times, but yeah. (I'd call this a 2.75 star book. I read the whole thing on the toilet over several months. It doesn't deserve any better bookshelf than teetering on top of t......more

Goodreads review by Thérèse on November 08, 2022

i <3 codependency......more

Goodreads review by BellaGBear on June 11, 2020

Disturbing, but also oddly compelling......more


Quotes

Praise for the Twins Audiobook:AudioFile Earphones Award WinnerAmerican Library Association Notable Children's Recording"A full cast brings this middle-grade graphic novel to life... 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." -- AudioFilePraise for Twins:National Indie BestsellerJunior Library Guild SelectionNPR Best BookWashington Post Best Children's BookKirkus Reviews Best BookHorn Book Best BookSchool Library Journal Best BookBooklist Best Book for YouthBarnes & Noble Best BookToday.com Best Book for Kids, Tweens, and TeensNerdist Best ComicChicago Public Library Best BookUniversity of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young ReadersCooperative Children’s Book Center Best BookBank Street College of Education Best Children's BookMike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award WinnerAmerican Library Association Top 10 Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenYALSA Great Graphic Novels SelectionRecipient 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 together.... 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