Books like Times squared by Julia DeVillers
Payton and Emma Devillers have always insisted on never swapping places, the lesson that came from growing up side‑by‑side. Their lives collide during a school field trip to New York City, where classmates from the mathletes and the Drama Geckos are all gathered. A crisis that threatens the group forces the twins to reassess their bond and the value of individuality. In this middle‑school adventure, a fun day in the city turns into a lesson about teamwork and self‑confidence.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Julia DeVillers
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