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Tug of war

by Francine Pascal

Tug of War The halls of Sweet Valley Middle School are buzzing. Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are running against each other for sixth-grade president! There can only be one winner... The Older Boy Jessica is determined to keep it a secret when she agrees to go out on a date with an older boy. But then her brother Steven finds out and Jessica's little lies lead her into big trouble! Second Best Dylan McKay feels that he can never compete with his smart, popular brother, Tom. Elizabeth is determined to help Dylan - but can she do so without coming between the two brothers? Boys Against Girls When a new teacher makes it obvious to their class that he thinks boys are better than girls, Jessica and Elizabeth are determined to prove he is wrong. Together they come up with a plan to teach their teacher and all the boys a lesson they will never forget!

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?