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Perse and her twin, Portia, are about to turn 11. How will they celebrate their birthday? Will shy Perse want the same outrageous party as Portia? Birthday Bonanza is full of surprises! Follow the next hilarious Totally Twins adventure as Perse and Portia plan their party and receive a few unexpected presents.

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9781912858323

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""A fun, emotional, and relatable roller coaster of family ups and downs.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (10/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"""A fun, emotional, and relatable roller coaster of family ups and downs.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (10/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)"

Persephone 'Perse' Pinchgut's diary is full of birthday plans, plots, and family surprises. May is Perse and Portia's birthday month; the twins are turning 11, and Perse captures all the drama in her angst-filled diary. Though they're identical, they are as different as can be. Perse wants the two to have a princess party and sleepover for just a few friends, but trendsetter Portia prefers something more elaborate--a disco party with a DJ and a disco ball. When Mom approves Perse's idea, Portia plots to have the perfect cake and all the guests she wants. But family changes also loom. Their dad, who lives in England with his new wife, seems to be hiding something. And Mom's boyfriend, Will, becomes her fiance, provoking anger, sadness, and, finally, acceptance as the twins realize their parents won't be reuniting, and they meet Will's parents, who own a massive and practically empty house. Short journal entries with some words in all capitals (defined by Perse) help to capture sibling rivalry and love, chaotic preteen life, and emotions with humor. The occasional cartoon sketches add more fun and information. The twins present as White on the book's cover, and a few hints imply an Australian or New Zealand setting. A fun, emotional, and relatable roller coaster of family ups and downs.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal (10/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)

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Aleesah Darlison writes picture books and novels for children. She also reviews books for The Herald Sun in Melbourne, Australia. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including an Australian Society of Authors (ASA) mentorship. Serena Geddes is an international book illustrator with over fifty titles published in Australia and overseas. Her work ranges from board books to picture books and junior novels.

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