Triple Trouble by Michael J. Pellowski

Treetop Tales

by Michael Pellowski

In this all-new version of the popular 1987 book, twins Randi and Sandi are at it again, but this time, their identical cousin Mandy is part of the shenanigans.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

Paperback

First published January 3, 1988

About the author

To say Michael Pellowski has had some interesting jobs would be an understatement; he has been a professional football player, a teacher, a joke writer, a stand up comedian, and an author of more than 100 books for kids. His books have sold thousands of copies.

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Reviews

[Eliza Baum]

I spent hours last night on Google looking for this book, because I had a vague memory of a book I'd loved as a kid about twins and their cousin who was like a triplet. Everything kept pointing to Sweet Valley books, but I KNEW that wasn't right.

Then, randomly, this morning I remembered the title. Weird. But I'm glad I found this. I'm tempted to hunt down a used copy so I can read it again, no matter that it's a middle grade book.

[Maura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember these books...not this one in particular, but the series was my favorite because I wanted to be a twin. So I loved reading about this stereotypical set of twins. Always switching places! And this one was even better because it includes their identical cousin Mandy, so they're practically triplets now! IIRC, Mandy is spoiled and a brat when she arrives at their house and takes some getting used to. But before she leaves, they're all friends.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Daniels twins are back! I read this book aloud to my younger daughter, and we both really enjoyed it.

Mandy, the twins' cousin from California, stays with the Daniels family for a visit. Although she may look like the girls, she tries to act much more mature than she really is. She cares far too much about her looks, wearing make-up that she really doesn't need at her age and expensive clothes. Mandy does not make a very good impression when the Daniels family picks her up at the airport. She gets mad at the twins' little brother, Teddy, when he touches her pretty dress with his chocolate-coated fingers. When the girls tell Mandy to chill out and that they will pay to have her dress cleaned, she has a snotty response to the effect that they are too poor to afford it! To top it off, Mandy's luggage is delayed and she has to wear clothes from the twins instead of her designer duds (oh! the horror!). Later, Teddy gets into Mandy's make-up set and ruins it. He is definitely on Mandy's bad side!

Dressed down and with her unpainted face, Mandy can pass for one of the twins...and she does! One of the boys from school, Chris, mistakes Mandy for Randi. She continues the charade, but the twins overhear her and realize that Mandy is pulling one of their old tricks...the switcheroo! The twins decide to get back at her to teach her a lesson.

This was a very enjoyable sequel to Double Trouble, and we like the addition of Mandy who created more drama. It was a fun read, and we are continuing on with A Double Trouble Dream Date.

This review was posted on my book blog:
https://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com...

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I barely remember the plot, but I think it might have been my favorite of the ones I read from the series.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as cute as Double Trouble but still fine to let my 6-year-old read.

[Tracy Weddle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same concept as Double Trouble, good for teens or pre-teens.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 14045 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP

[Elaine Hebert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because the little brother did funny stuff.