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gorgeously narrated by Rasha Zamamiri and Reena Dutt.
Available now from Harper Audio.
Grade level: 3 – 7
Hardcover: 352 pages
ISBN-10: 0063047470
ISBN-13: 978-0063047471
Item weight: 1 pound
Publisher: Quill Tree Books (March 21, 2023)
Reading level: 8 – 12 years
Language: English
Available now!
How can two people have the exact same genes,
but be so different inside?
Maya thinks of herself as part of a matched set—she and her identical twin, Chaya, have always been in sync. But when Chaya threatens to reveal Maya’s secret anxieties to their parents, Maya feels betrayed.
Chaya is the more outgoing twin, but now she’s worried about her sister. With Maya shutting her out, Chaya tries to give her twin space by changing herself.
Suddenly, they’re no longer identical—they have different looks, different activities, different friends. But both of them are miserable.
So they make a bet: they’ll switch places, and whoever can keep up the ruse the longest will decide where they both go to high school. But stepping into each other’s shoes is a lot trickier than it seems.
Will the twins be able to build a bridge back to each other?
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“A searing and poignant exploration of sisterhood, and all of its complexities. Maya and Chaya’s story will help young readers wrestling with anxiety feel less alone, and help crack open many important conversations.”
— Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home
“A thoughtful and deeply moving story in verse.”
— Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author
“A sensitive portrayal of sisters and music told in lyrical free verse that sings with hope.”
— Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People’s Poet Laureate Emeritus
“A lyrical story that delves into the emotional truths of mental illness.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This likable South Asian family is sure to draw in readers.”
— ALA Booklist
“This engaging verse novel opens doors to more conversations about mental health and deserves a place on every middle grade shelf.”
— School Library Journal
“This nuanced novel explores complex aspects of family and sibling dynamics and will give readers much to ponder.”
— The Horn Book
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