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The Big Switch: It's a Twin Thing
  • Published: 4 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761353611
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $14.99

The Big Switch: It's a Twin Thing

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4 Aug 2026
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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’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 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.
  • Published: 4 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761353611
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $14.99
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About the author

Kristin Darell

Kristin Darell has been a passionate storyteller since she was a child. Whether it was making up adventures with her twin sister, or writing about the world around her, she was rarely found without a pen and paper in hand. As an adult, she made this passion her life. She worked as a broadcast news and sports journalist for major Australian news organisations for more than twenty years.

After the birth of her two children, Kristin re-focussed her attention on writing for children. As an author, she has contributed to children’s writing anthologies and is the acclaimed author of the Football Fever series with Football Australia and the Taronga Zoo presents series.

Kristin is a strong advocate for children’s literature, working as the Program Manager for the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation. She lives on Sydney’s northern beaches with her husband, two children, two dogs, pet snake and three-legged pygmy bearded dragon.

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Also by Kristin Darell

The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing!
Taronga presents 3: Baby Boom
Taronga presents 4: Night Owls
Taronga presents: Poo at the Zoo
Taronga presents 2: Party Animals
Football Fever 4: Gala Day
Football Fever 3: Next Level
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Praise for The Big Switch: It's a Twin Thing

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

. . . 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's Book Trail

Your kiddos from around Year 3/4 will love this I guarantee . . . fresh and lively and, very importantly, completely authentic sounding. Kristin clearly knows her stuff with ‘voice’ particularly for this age group[so many get it wrong].

Sue Warren, Just So Stories
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