Jacqueline Wilson’s Double Decker

Description

Ruby and Garnet are identical twin sisters who have been inseparable all their lives. They look exactly the same but are very different inside.

• Ruby is bold, bossy, loud, and full of big dreams — she wants to be an actress and live a glamorous life.

• Garnet is quiet, shy, and thoughtful — she is much happier to follow Ruby’s lead than make her own decisions.

The twins live with their dad after their mother passed away. Their close bond is threatened when Dad gets a new girlfriend, Rose, and starts making huge changes to their life — including moving to a different town and sending them to a new school.

Ruby hates all of it and vows to fight back. She even dreams of running away with Garnet so they can stay together forever and avoid Rose. Garnet, meanwhile, starts secretly wanting a little bit of independence for herself, which makes Ruby feel betrayed.

As the twins start to grow apart, they both have to figure out who they really are — and whether they can still stay best friends when life pulls them in different directions.

Key Themes:

• Identity and Independence: What happens when two people who are always treated the same start wanting different things?

• Family Changes: How kids deal with a parent’s new partner and big life changes like moving schools or homes.

• Sisterhood and Friendship: Ruby and Garnet’s relationship shows the ups and downs of being close siblings — the love, jealousy, loyalty, and rivalry.

• Growing Up: The story is really about growing up and finding your own voice.

Why Kids Love It:

• Funny and emotional: Jacqueline Wilson mixes humor with heartfelt moments so readers laugh and cry along with Ruby and Garnet.

• Relatable characters: Anyone with a sibling or close friend will understand the love and frustration they feel.

• Creative storytelling: The book is written like a shared diary, with Ruby and Garnet taking turns to tell their side of the story — and their handwriting and doodles are part of the pages!

Who is it best for?

• Kids aged 8–12 years old

• Perfect for readers who like realistic, emotional stories with strong characters.

• Great for fans of stories about family, school life, friendship, and growing up.