It’s a Twin Thing

Twin bond tested in unexpected ways. A heartfelt junior fiction series by bestselling author Kristin Darell, drawing from her own experiences as an identical twin.

It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.

Book one in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell.

Identical twins Abi and Brook are inseparable. They’ve always been in the same class; they dance together; they’re in a rock band together; they even have the same best friend.

But for the first time, they’ve been put in different classes at school and everything they think they know about each other is put to the test. Can Abi and Brook find a way to accept the changes in themselves and each other? And can they pull together in time to play in the school talent show?

Catch up with the Cherry Lake gang for more fun and friendship adventures in the next book in the series – The Big Switch.

It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up

“Readers of the Sweet Valley Twins, Baby-Sitters: Little Sister and Click series will enjoy the familiar mix of friendship drama, shifting relationships and sibling rivalry.”

Kirsten Barich, Bookseller & Publisher – Books+Publishing

“. . . has everything I think kids and their parents will love . . . It’s one of those books with fun and whimsy, a touch of seriousness and oodles of emotion that will have readers laughing, crying, cheering and like me, wishing and waiting eagerly for the characters to resolve things.”

The Book Muse

“There is no doubt that this new series . . . will be huge hit. Kids love twin themed books . . . a fast paced, fun, warm-hearted series for readers 8 plus.”

Paul Macdonald – Paul's Book Trail

It’s a Twin Thing: The Big Switch

Abi and Brook are identical twins. No one will know if they swap places . . . What could go wrong?

Book two in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell.

Identical twins Abi and Brook are inseparable, they even have the same best friend. But Abi is great at public speaking and Brook isn’t and she really needs to win the school’s public speaking comp. She’s prepared to do anything! One crazy decision is about to change their lives in ways they never expected.
Catch up with the girls in Book One in the series – The Break Up.

It’s a Twin Thing: The Big Switch

‘Once again Kristin has delivered a punchy narrative that will be sure-fire winner with the intended cohort. Younger readers will read it as voraciously as those in the upper primary bracket of the characters and there is much to be gained by doing so.’

Sue Warren, Just So Stories

Kristin loves helping kids find new ways to share the stories of their time and their world.​ Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, inspiring children to create and engage with stories is Kristin’s passion.

Meet Kristin