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Moffie, the slightly older twin of Morgie, has always been the one in charge, but her mother thinks she is too bossy. Determined to prove herself, Moffie offers her brother a chance to be the boss for a day. The story follows the twins as they trade roles, showing the fun and challenges of leadership, responsibility, and the importance of listening to one another. As the day unfolds, both Moffie and Morgie learn new perspectives about cooperation and the dynamics of running things.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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