Escape Hatch Books

A few weeks ago I was thrilled to get the chance to have a chat with Kristin Darell as she signed our copies of “It’s a twin thing - the break-up”

Her description of the book intrigued me so I added it to the TBR pile. I finally got to it this weekend and found it is a fun middle-grade story about the ups and downs of primary school friendships, full of drama, laughs, and real feelings. I loved that the twins’ parents give both girls journals to note down their thoughts - it’s a great way to model how to deal with anxieties.

It’s a perfect read for those who are just starting to experience changes and new challenges as they start to work out their own interests and talents.

We will certainly be recommending it to readers of the Sweet Valley Twins, Baby-Sitters: Little Sister and Click series who love a mix of friendship drama, shifting relationships and sibling rivalry. Book 2 is due out in August too.

Blurb:
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?

⏳️Just 2 weeks to go until we have a literary night with Karen Comer at Escape Hatch Books.⁠
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We are delighted to invite English teachers (secondary school) to our evening to hear Karen present ideas for teaching verse novels in the classroom, showcasing wonderful Australian verse novels, as well as her new YA verse novel, "Once Upon tomorrow". ⁠
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Participants will gain some new ideas for the classroom, writing prompts for students and will take home resources and worksheets. ⁠
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This is a FREE event but we require an RSVP via [email protected]⁠
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Date Tues 19th May⁠
Time 5:00-6.30pm⁠
Venue 643 High Street, Kew East⁠
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This will be an excellent chance for your English department to discuss verse novels. ⁠We would love to see you there.

Come down and get your copy of "The Jerryverse Comic - Part 1" , meet the authors Eli and Angus and get it signed. Available until 12 today at Escape Hatch Books and they take cash or card.

Well done Eli and Angus - we love your work