New Releases by Francine Pascal

New kid means new problems for Sweet Valley Twins, Jessica and Elizabeth. When a not-so-nice transfer student arrives the girls must decide if they''ll give her a chance or give her the cold shoulder! The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! When a new girl moves to Sweet Valley, the Wakefields are ready to welcome her to town -- unfortunately for Jessica and Elizabeth, Brooke Dennis seems to want nothing to do with them - she''s the meanest girl they''ve ever met! The last thing Jessica wants to do is show her around or help her at school. Elizabeth wonders if maybe there is more going on with Brooke... there has to be a reason she''s so mad all the time, right? Will Jessica and Elizabeth give Brooke a chance and find out who she really is? Or is Brooke truly the worst kid in Sweet Valley?

There''s a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she''s a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins. The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town''s infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there''s something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there''s more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart?

The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins series! It''s Elizabeth''s turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more? Jessica knows she’s the better dancer – but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she’s not getting recognized – which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring her! With Jessica’s attitude rapidly souring and Elizabeth slowly realizing that Jessica might actually be right, will they be able to find a way to get Jessica her leading role? Francine Pascal’s beloved Sweet Valley Twins series continues with Claudia Aguirre offering her fresh and modern artwork just right for today''s contemporary middle-grade graphic novel.

Jessica and Elizabeth are ready to take on middle school . . . but are they ready to take on each other? The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins returns in these all-new graphic novel adaptations! “This series should be as popular with readers as The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels.” –Booklist Jessica and Elizabeth have always been inseparable twins, but starting middle school means a chance for new beginnings! Elizabeth is excited to organize a school newspaper, but Jessica is more interested in joining the exclusive Unicorn Club. What will happen when the twins realize they might not be as alike as they thought? Middle school is hard enough, but with these twins each dealing with becoming their own person--will they be able to stay friends at the same time? Francine Pascal’s beloved Sweet Valley Twins comes to life in a brand-new graphic novel that will have old and new fans delighted as they meet Jessica and Elizabeth in graphic novel form. With the lively artwork of Claudia Aguirre, Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends is a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel filled with heart, laughter, and lots of twins.

Once upon a time, Uncle Oliver was Loki, Jake was just a friend, and Sam was dead. That was before things got complicated.

Now that things are insane again, they’re finally back to normal. Dad’s in a coma. And I’m going out of my mind. Oh, and one more thing... Sam’s back from the dead.

Gaia is heartbroken when her best friend and boyfriend Ed breaks up with her. He thinks she has been distant lately, but she doesn''t have time to dwell - she and Sam are off to uncover the secret behind Tom''s coma. While snooping around the Berkshires compound, they come across an old man who has ties to Loki. Will he be of help to them - or is he responsible for the various attacks on Gaia''s life? Or is Sam the one who''s after her?

Three things to do before i graduate: Buy a prom dress. Pass calculus. Disappear before anyone else gets killed.

Double Love welcomes readers to the frothy first book in beloved author and creator Francine Pascal bestselling Sweet Valley High series. Who will Todd choose—the glamorous Jessica or the gentle Elizabeth? Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are identical twins—beautiful, blonde, perfect—but they couldn''t be more different from each other. Elizabeth is friendly, good-natured, and kind, and the complete opposite of her clever, conniving sister. Jessica believes the world revolves around her...and the problem is that most of the time it does. Jessica always gets what she wants—at school, amongst her friends, and especially with boys. This time, she''s got her eye on Todd Wilkins, the good-looking star of Sweet Valley High''s basketball team—and the one boy Elizabeth really likes. Now the twins are in a game of double love, with Todd as first prize. Will Elizabeth fight for the Todd? What will Jessica stoop to in order to get what she wants? Can the bonds of sisterhood stand up to the pangs of a broken heart?

Dear Sister is the next installment in the beloved Sweet Valley High books from bestselling author Francine Pascal. Can Jessica live without Elizabeth? Sweet Valley is stunned by the news: beautiful young Elizabeth Wakefield is in a coma after a terrible motorcycle accident. Everyone waits with bated breath for any change in her condition, especially Elizabeth''s boyfriend Todd, who was driving when accident happened. But there is no one more upset than Elizabeth''s twin, Jessica. She keeps watch over unconscious body of her sister, desperately hoping she''ll recover. What if Elizabeth never wakes up? Or worse...what if Elizabeth wakes up changed?

From bestselling author Francine Pascal comes the next Sweet Valley High novel, Racing hearts. Can Roger melt Lila''s icy heart? Clumsy, shy Roger Barrett has always had a crush on the glamorous, wealthy Lila Fowler, but it''s hopeless. She''s the queen bee, and he secretly works as a janitor after school. The only attention Lila ever pays to him is to make fun of him in front of her friends. When Roger wins the qualifying heat for a big race, he becomes an instant school celebrity. To his surprise, Lila begins to chase after him, but he knows if he runs in the race finals after school, he will lose his job. Should he give up Lila''s attentions? Can he risk being fired? Will Lila notice him if he''s no longer a star?

From bestselling author Francine Pascal comes The Wrong Kind of Girl, the next book in the Sweet Valley High series. Jessica Wakefield knows that "Easy Annie" is bad for the Sweet Valley High cheering squad. Annie Whitman may have the looks, talent, and spirit to be a cheerleader, but she also has the worst reputation in school. She goes out with a different boy every night, and Jessica isn''t about to sully her squad''s image by letting Annie on the team. But Elizabeth, Jessica''s twin, knows that there is more to Annie than just her reputation. But can she change her sister''s mind before Jessica shatters Annie''s dreams?

What terrible secret is Tricia keeping from Steven? Find out in When Love Dies, the next installment in Francine Pascal''s beloved Sweet Valley High series. Steven Wakefield, Elizabeth and Jessica''s handsome older brother, is heartbroken. His girlfriend, Tricia Martin, no longer seems interested in him. She breaks their dates and doesn''t return his calls. Steven doesn''t understand why Tricia''s feelings have changed so suddenly. Jessica, on the other hand, sees this as the perfect opportunity to set Steven up with her best friend, Cara Walker, but Elizabeth isn''t thrilled with the scheming, gossipy Cara. She is determined to find out just why Tricia left Steven—and is horrified when she discovers the awful truth.

From bestselling author Francine Pascal comes Secrets, the second book in the beloved Sweet Valley High series. Jessica would stop at nothing... Gorgeous but ruthless, Jessica Wakefield is determined to be the chosen queen of Sweet Valley High''s fall dance this year. Once she''s crowned queen, surely Bruce Patman, the most popular boy in school, will finally notice her. And the only person standing in her way is Enid Rollins, Elizabeth''s best friend. But when Jessica uncovers a secret about Enid''s past, she knows the crown is within reach. She doesn''t care that revealing the secret could cost Enid both her reputation and boy she loves. Can Elizabeth save Enid from Jessica''s vicious gossip? Can she stop her scheming twin in time?

Has the impossible happened? Can Gaia at last feel fear? Having been injected with a serum by her uncle, Loki, Gaia is now experiencing some strange emotions, but being unfamiliar with certain feelings she is not sure whether this is fear. Heather, on the other hand, is more than willingly to give up her own fear gene. Even though she is unsure whether or not she can trust Josh, when she is offered the chance to participate in an experimental protocol to supress the fear gene, Heather jumps at the opportunity. This is what she has always wanted - this is her chance - a chance to be like Gaia. Meanwhile relationships and alliances are shifting. Ed and Tatiana grow closer as Gaia pushes Ed further away. But the more Gaia learns about Tatiana and her mother, the more certain she is that she and her father are in danger. Until, that is, a startling revelation from Loki leaves her wondering whether she even knows who her father really is . . .

Instead of choosing the good guy, I chose the bad guy. Instead of warding off the enemy, I moved in with him. And I thought the purpose of fear was to prevent you from doing stupid things.

The greatest weapon against a serial killer? A girl with no fear. Gaia Moore isn''t like anyone else in the world. She''s trained in ten different martial arts. She has a sharp mind, and an even sharper tongue. As a teenager she cut class to bust gang members and drug dealers on the streets of New York City. And now Gaia''s been recruited to join the world''s leading crime-fighting organization. At FBI training camp in Quantico, Gaia will become a part of an unparalleled team. She''ll learn the strict codes and procedures of the FBI. She''ll be pushed to her body and mind''s utmost limits. She''ll learn how to hunt serial killers. And she will catch one.

I can''t believe my mother was ever my age. I think she was born a mother.... Now that she''s a teenager, Victoria Martin expects freedom, good times, and maybe even some understanding from her mother. But no such luck! She''s still getting the same old lectures, the same old groundings, and the same old punishments. It''s obvious her mother was never thirteen years old. Then one day, as she''s on her way home to get the telling-off of her life, something very strange happens to Victoria. When she finally arrives in New York, the station looks completely different, as if she''s slipped back through time. And then she meets Cici -- cool, outgoing Cici, the best friend a girl like Victoria could want. But Victoria can''t help feeling like she''s met her somewhere before....

Gaia''s wants to flee her life - to fall in love, and have a relationship and a family like everybody else.

How do you explain color to the blind? Music to the deaf? Pain to the unfeeling? You can''t. That''s why I''ll never understand fear... No matter how much my survival depends on it.

What''s the point of being fearless... if you can''t have fun with it once in a while?

Hey beautiful, I promise to make this Valentine''s Day one you''ll never forgetget ready for some very special surprises. Love, Your Valentine

Trust. It''s not really my thing. I can count the people I trust on one hand. On one finger, in fact. So what happens if that one person betrays me?

Prey on the old and you''re a coward. Prey on the young and you''re pathetic. Prey on the weak and you''re even weaker. Prey on my friends...and you''re history.

Depressed by her boyfriend''s murder, Jessica Wakefield tunes out everyone and everything, including her sister, Elizabeth, until a chance meeting with her ex-husband Mike McAllery.

Will Simmons realizes that he messed up and should just let Jessica be happy with her new boyfriend but he can''t stop thinking about her.

Waking nightmares are the scariest of all! Sweet Valley Twins #100.

For Jessica Wakefield, the upcoming California games are the chance of a lifetime. She''s earned a place on the school''s gymnastics team and is ready to prove her acrobatic ability to the whole state. Jessica''s sure she''s good enough to win the gold medal until she meets Dawn Maven, the star gymnast of a rival team. Dawn is strong, graceful and ruthless and will do whatever it takes to win--even sabotage Jessica''s performance.

The students at Sweet Valley Middle School learn a lesson about the Holocaust from the game the visiting social studies teacher teaches them where they must do exactly what he tells them, with extra points for ratting on anyone who disobeys.