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Books like Double act
A bittersweet, deeply relatable exploration of what happens when two halves of a whole realize they need to become their own people. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Double act.
- bittersweet
- turbulent
- comforting
- 01
The illustrated mum
Jacqueline Wilson
A brightly colored but deeply poignant exploration of loving a parent who cannot take care of themselves.
- 02
The Diamond Girls
Jacqueline Wilson · 2005
A chaotic, big-hearted exploration of sisterhood and survival in a messy, deeply flawed, but fiercely loyal family.
- 03
Girls in tears (Girls #4)
Jacqueline Wilson / Nick Sharratt (Illust.) · 2002
A deeply relatable, tissue-soaking dive into the messy, high-stakes world of teenage friendship and first heartbreaks.
- 04
Awful Auntie
David Walliams
A delightfully macabre and zany romp where a plucky underdog outwits a monstrously wicked relative.
- 05
Marshmallow Skye by Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy
A sweet, vintage-tinted journey of a girl learning to shine outside her sister's shadow.
- 06
The lost twin
Sophie Cleverly
A shadowy boarding school mystery where a quiet girl must step into her missing sister's shoes to uncover a trail of hidden secrets.
- 07
The O'Sullivan Twins
Enid Blyton · 1997
A cozy, bustling return to midnight feasts, lacrosse matches, and the comforting rhythms of classic boarding school life.
- 08
Utterly me, Clarice Bean
Lauren Child · 2002
A delightfully chaotic and visually inventive romp through the mind of a wry, imaginative underdog trying to stand out in a loud world.
- 09
The Twins at St. Clare's
Enid Blyton · 1990
A cozy, vintage romp through midnight feasts, lacrosse matches, and the hard-won lessons of friendship.
- 10
Ruby Redfort look into my eyes (Ruby Redfort #1)
Lauren Child
A stylish, retro-tinged puzzle box of a book that crackles with deadpan wit and high-stakes espionage.
- 11
My sister lives on the mantelpiece
Annabel Pitcher
A heartbreakingly honest and surprisingly funny exploration of a fractured family, seen through the unfiltered eyes of a boy who just wants to move forward.
- 12
Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A highly visual, doodle-filled romp through the hilarious, everyday chaos of school, snacks, and annoying siblings.
