2 Books for Families with 2 Sets of Twins
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While I was at the twins convention in Connecticut, I met 2 moms each with 2 sets of twins. This was my first time meeting anyone in person with 2 sets of twins. It got me thinking if there were any published books that feature 2 sets of twins in the same family. Turns out that I found 2!
Double Trouble Squared is a book with a mystery theme about the Starbuck Family’s double twins: preteens Liberty and July, and their little sisters Charly and Molly. All four children have the ability to teleflash—they can talk to each other without saying a word. When twins Liberty and July accompany their father on a business trip to London, a mysterious voice starts speaking through their teleflashing channels. The twins set out to solve a puzzle that takes them on an exciting journey through the streets of London.
This is the first book in a 3 book series featuring the Starbuck Twins. Its reading level is 5.5 and is perfect book for grades 6 – 8.
Double Trouble Squared
The second book I found is The Magic Half by Annie Barrows and it just came out in a paperback version. Miri is the “extra” sibling in a family with two sets of twins – older brothers and younger sisters. The family has just moved to an old farmhouse in a new town, where the only good thing seems to be having her own bedroom. But, this bedroom isn’t just any bedroom, Miri’s ten-sided attic bedroom is special. When Miri gets sent to her room after accidentally hitting her big brother on the head with a shovel, she gets sent to her bedroom, but is it? The reading level is 4.1 and is perfect for grades 3 – 5.
The Magic Half
Annie Barrows is an award winning children book author. On her website, you can find some interesting facts about twins, including the REAL statistic of how common having 2 sets of twins in your family are. While you are on her site, be sure to read about Mrs. Fyodor Vassiliev – the woman with SIXTEEN sets of twins!
And for a real life tell-all blog written by a mom with 2 sets of twins in her family, be sure to check out http://2setsoftwins-helene.blogspot.com/.
