Twin Spin

by Adam Cece

It turns out the worst thing about having an identical twin sister is when they swap places with you also known as stealing your identity. But of course, no-one would ever be evil or crazy enough to think they could get away with that. Or so I thought.

Anna and Steph couldn't be more different. Anna is a super-organised junior TV reporter, and Steph is an impulsive rap artist, obsessed with boy-band, Odd Socks. But when they're forced to pretend to be each other for a week... EVERYTHING goes into a spin.

320 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2019

Reviews

[Sarah Clutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twin Spin is a gorgeous, hilarious and brilliantly-crafted book for middle to upper primary-school aged children. I read it with my eleven-year-old and we both laughed out loud at some of the nutty antics these identical twins got up to when they decide to swap places for a week. In order to write a kids' book, you have to first successfully get rid of meddling parents. Adam Cece does this by creating a dopey, TV soap-addicted mum character who can't tell her girls apart - she was so hopeless that she really did make us giggle. And the adorable dad character who is happy to be dragged along for the ride is the type we all wish we had! The writing is tight and tense and zany in just the right way. The story culminates in a fun-filled, madcap race to a rapping competition in a stretch limo, complete with famous teen boy-band and groupies, tv-studio hosts with ginormous egos and a cast of crazy young teen characters who are just about perfect. It came as no surprise to read that Mr Cece won the Text Prize with one of his earlier books. A big, fat, shiny five stars from us!

[Greenglasses · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a funny book about a set of identical twins.

[Kanako Okiron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book after buying it from Scholastic Book Club (remember those at school?) in 2019 and could not put it down, it is too funny. Definitely one of my top 10 book picks of all time, and by such an underrated author! Adam Cece’s writing is phenomenal and deserves way more recognition outside the Australian literary world. I wanted to read this book after his spectacular debut, Wesley Booth Super Sleuth, which I adored back in Grade 3.
Being young and surrounded by fangirls and fanboys I find it hilarious when authors attempt to make sense of it all in a book (including me). I am so guilty of this “fame” and “boy band” trope. I am proud to say that this gem of a book was one of my inspirations for my debut novel. But enough about me.
Steph and Anna aren’t ordinary twins, and I love the fact that Cece didn’t make them to be your usual “twin” cliche, apart from swapping places (but there’s no such thing as twins who haven’t done that before!) I would love a sequel.

[Sharlene Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won’t admit this everywhere but I love curling up on the lounge to watch a tween flick (but cringe when I have to say what I’m watching if someone comes in) .... that same cringe feeling was felt reading this book. It had all the elements of a cringe tween flick! Love it lol!

[Jennifer Dixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the way this tale was completely outrageous in its various set pieces. Aimed principally at a pre-teen/teen audience, I think it landed beautifully on the funny bones. A delightful read.