The Twin Powers

    The Twin Powers

    By Robert Lipsyte

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    “A multi-world adventure starring a band of heroes that readers will want to join.” —Kirkus Reviews, of The Twinning Project In this stand-alone sequel to The Twinning Project, thirteen-year-old...“A multi-world adventure starring a band of heroes that readers will want to join.” —Kirkus Reviews, of The Twinning Project

    In this stand-alone sequel to The Twinning Project, thirteen-year-old twins Tom and Eddie, aware that their homes are at risk, have been waiting for a chance to save their planets. The sudden appearance of an alien both in Tom’s school lunchroom and on Eddie’s baseball field tells them that now is the time. The stakes are high, and sinister U.S. government agents want their piece of the pie. Can Tom and Eddie persuade the alien coun... Read More
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    “A multi-world adventure starring a band of heroes that readers will want to join.” —Kirkus Reviews, of The Twinning Project In this stand-alone sequel to The Twinning Project, thirteen-year-old...“A multi-world adventure starring a band of heroes that readers will want to join.” —Kirkus Reviews, of The Twinning Project

    In this stand-alone sequel to The Twinning Project, thirteen-year-old twins Tom and Eddie, aware that their homes are at risk, have been waiting for a chance to save their planets. The sudden appearance of an alien both in Tom’s school lunchroom and on Eddie’s baseball field tells them that now is the time. The stakes are high, and sinister U.S. government agents want their piece of the pie. Can Tom and Eddie persuade the alien coun... Read More
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    “A multi-world adventure starring a band of heroes that readers will want to join.” —Kirkus Reviews, of The Twinning Project

    In this stand-alone sequel to The Twinning Project, thirteen-year-old twins Tom and Eddie, aware that their homes are at risk, have been waiting for a chance to save their planets. The sudden appearance of an alien both in Tom’s school lunchroom and on Eddie’s baseball field tells them that now is the time. The stakes are high, and sinister U.S. government agents want their piece of the pie. Can Tom and Eddie persuade the alien council to preserve their worlds, or will both troubled planets just go up in smoke? Middle grade space adventure? Check. Aliens who quote Mark Twain? Check. Suspense? Check. Blast off!
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    • Pages: 256
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 7th October 2014
    • ISBN: 9780547974521
    Reviews

    "An agreeably quick-paced time travel romp."   —Kirkus   "Chock-full of action and suspense, this series will get readers thinking about important social and environmental issues."   —School Library Journal   "Fast-paced action and high octane suspense should definitely appeal to reluctant as well as not-so-reluctant teen readers, both boys and girls."   —VOYA     —

    Author Bio
    Robert Lipsyte was an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times and the Emmy-winning host of the nightly public affairs show The Eleventh Hour. He is the author of over a dozen acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. He has also written numerous works of fiction and nonfiction for adults. He lives in Manhattan and on Shelter Island, New York, with his wife, Lois Morris, and his dog, Milo. Visit his website at www.robertlipsyte.com.
    “A multi-world adventure starring a band of heroes that readers will want to join.” —Kirkus Reviews, of The Twinning Project

    In this stand-alone sequel to The Twinning Project, thirteen-year-old twins Tom and Eddie, aware that their homes are at risk, have been waiting for a chance to save their planets. The sudden appearance of an alien both in Tom’s school lunchroom and on Eddie’s baseball field tells them that now is the time. The stakes are high, and sinister U.S. government agents want their piece of the pie. Can Tom and Eddie persuade the alien council to preserve their worlds, or will both troubled planets just go up in smoke? Middle grade space adventure? Check. Aliens who quote Mark Twain? Check. Suspense? Check. Blast off!
    • Pages: 256
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 7th October 2014
    • ISBN: 9780547974521

    "An agreeably quick-paced time travel romp."   —Kirkus   "Chock-full of action and suspense, this series will get readers thinking about important social and environmental issues."   —School Library Journal   "Fast-paced action and high octane suspense should definitely appeal to reluctant as well as not-so-reluctant teen readers, both boys and girls."   —VOYA     —

    Robert Lipsyte was an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times and the Emmy-winning host of the nightly public affairs show The Eleventh Hour. He is the author of over a dozen acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. He has also written numerous works of fiction and nonfiction for adults. He lives in Manhattan and on Shelter Island, New York, with his wife, Lois Morris, and his dog, Milo. Visit his website at www.robertlipsyte.com.