Abby and Anna weren't dressed alike as babies. They've worn their hair differently for years. And while they do have some common interests, they have plenty of separate ones, too. Still, the twins have always shared a closeness no one and nothing could interfere with.
Now Anna—and Anna alone—faces bad news that will affect her health and future. Abby's determined to be there for her. But Anna doesn't seem to want her help. Aren't twins supposed to go through things like this together?
Main Plot[]
Anna has scoliosis and Abby doesn’t. Abby feels like she has to help Anna, but her help drives Anna crazy.
Subplot[]
The subplot is a winter carnival that members of the BSC plan. They make the extra money by shoveling snow off of people's cars. Events included a snow sculpture contests and sled rides. They sold flavored hot chocolate at one booth.
I never had scoliosis, but it is a common condition. In fact, many people—both older and younger — suggested that I write a book about scoliosis. That’s how Abby’s Twin began.
You are probably familiar with the school screening that Abby and Anna had in this book. It’s natural to be concerned about this testing, but as Abby and Anna learn, you don’t have to be afraid of scoliosis. Though Abby overreacts to Anna’s situation (as she does in many situations), she eventually comes to realize that Anna will still be able to do everything she used to do—especially play the violin!
If you have questions about scoliosis or would like to learn more about it, you can talk to your school nurse or family doctor. Hopefully, Anna and Abby have helped you understand scoliosis a little bit better.
Trivia[]
This book thanks Dr. Linda Gray for her sensitive evaluation of the book.
Mr. Stevenson died sometime in late winter.
Stoneybrook Middle School does health checks.
SMS's orchestra goes on a field trip.
In seventh grade Mrs. Stevenson took Abby and Anna out of school to go to Disney World.
Claudia's clock is digital.
Abby can't tell the Pike triplets apart.
The BSC cleans off cars to make money.
Kristy has video games including one called Drag Race Canyon.
Anna doesn't like video games.
Abby loves being a twin.
Abby gets her hair cut back to the same length Anna has hers.
Stacey and Abby go shopping together.
Anna has to wear her brace for two to three years.