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The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing!
  • Published: 3 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761353598
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $14.99

The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing!

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3 Feb 2026
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3 Feb 2026
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Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.
Book one 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 for the first time, they’ve been put in different classes at school and everything they think they know about each other is put to the test. Can Abi and Brook find a way to accept the changes in themselves and each other? And can they pull together in time to play in the school talent show?

Look out for Book Two in the series - The Big Switch
  • Published: 3 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761353598
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • 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.
portrait photo of Kristin Darell

Also by Kristin Darell

The Big Switch: It's a Twin Thing
Taronga presents 3: Baby Boom
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Taronga presents 2: Party Animals
Football Fever 4: Gala Day
Football Fever 3: Next Level
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Praise for The Break Up: 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 McDonald, 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

This is a joyful story about growing up, growing apart and finding your way back to each other. Kristin Darell brings authenticity and empathy to a classic twin tale

Cheryl Akle, Better Reading

This is an engaging novel for independent readers who, although they may not be a twin . . . may still be finding themselves out of their comfort zone working out who they are and forging their own identity in a new friendship landscape.

Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf

. . . will appeal to readers who enjoyed the Twinning series by Alexa Moses or Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley Twins. It would also be helpful for any girl experiencing the anxieties and hopes of a ten year old girl beginning to chart her own path . . . Illustrator A. Li is well-known for her illustrations of the best-selling Alice Miranda and Willa and Woof series. This series is sure to be popular in school libraries.

Wendy Jeffrey, ReadPlus