Sweet Valley Twins Books in Order

A middle-grade spin-off of Sweet Valley High created by Francine Pascal and written under the house name Jamie Suzanne, following twelve-year-old identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield through their sixth- and seventh-grade adventures in the California town of Sweet Valley. The main run spans 118 numbered books published from 1986 to 1998, each a self-contained story.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Best friends

    Best friends

    1986 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, identical twins starting sixth grade at Sweet Valley Middle School, find their close bond tested when popular…

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  2. Cover of Teacher's Pet

    Teacher's Pet

    1986 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica develops a crush on her handsome ballet teacher and is convinced she is his favorite student. When a big recital approaches and another…

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  3. Cover of The Haunted House

    The Haunted House

    1986 · Jamie Suzanne

    A spooky old mansion on the edge of town has the kids of Sweet Valley convinced it is haunted. When a dare leads the twins and their friends to…

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  4. Cover of Choosing sides

    Choosing sides

    1986 · Jamie Suzanne

    When the twins are placed on opposing teams for a school competition, their natural rivalry flares up. Forced to take sides, Elizabeth and Jessica…

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  5. Cover of Sneaking out.

    Sneaking out.

    1986 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica is desperate to attend an event her parents have forbidden, so she decides to sneak out without permission. As one small fib leads to…

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  6. Cover of The New Girl

    The New Girl

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    A glamorous new student arrives at Sweet Valley Middle School, and Jessica is determined to befriend her and bring her into the Unicorns. But the new…

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  7. Cover of Three's a crowd

    Three's a crowd

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    When Elizabeth's best friend Amy starts spending time with another girl, Elizabeth feels left out and jealous. The shifting friendships teach the…

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  8. Cover of First Place

    First Place

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    Both twins compete to be the best at a school activity, each determined to come out on top. Their drive to win first place tests their relationship…

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  9. Cover of Against the rules

    Against the rules

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth lands a spot on a team, but favoritism and unfair treatment leave her struggling against rules that seem stacked against her. She must find…

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  10. Cover of Buried Treasure

    Buried Treasure

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    An old map and rumors of hidden treasure send the twins and their friends on an exciting hunt around Sweet Valley. As the search heats up, greed and…

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  11. Cover of Keeping secrets

    Keeping secrets

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth is entrusted with a secret she promised never to tell, but keeping it becomes harder than she imagined. She learns that loyalty and honesty…

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  12. Cover of Stretching the Truth

    Stretching the Truth

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    To impress the popular crowd, one of the twins starts exaggerating stories and stretching the truth. As the small lies pile up and grow more…

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  13. Cover of Tug of War

    Tug of War

    1987 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth and Jessica end up on opposite sides of a heated conflict that divides their friends. As loyalties are tested in a battle of wills, the…

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  14. Cover of Second Best

    Second Best

    1988 · Jamie Suzanne

    One of the twins grows tired of always feeling like she comes in second to her sister. Determined to prove herself and step out of the shadow, she…

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  15. Cover of Center of attention

    Center of attention

    1988 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica craves attention and will do almost anything to be the center of everyone's focus. Her relentless quest for the spotlight leads to schemes…

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  16. Cover of Left behind

    Left behind

    1988 · Jamie Suzanne

    When a school trip or activity leaves one of the twins feeling excluded, the sting of being left behind hits hard. She must cope with feelings of…

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  17. Cover of Out of place

    Out of place

    1988 · Jamie Suzanne

    A new student from a very different background arrives at Sweet Valley and struggles to fit in. As the twins get to know her, they learn about…

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  18. Cover of Jumping to Conclusions

    Jumping to Conclusions

    1988 · Jamie Suzanne

    One of the twins makes assumptions about a situation or person without knowing the full story, and her snap judgments cause trouble. She discovers…

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  19. Cover of Standing out

    Standing out

    1988 · Jamie Suzanne

    A talented student tries to hide a special ability or quality in order to blend in with the crowd. The story explores the pressure to fit in versus…

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  20. Jessica's bad idea

    1989 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica concocts one of her famous schemes, certain it is a brilliant plan, but things spiral out of control. Her bad idea leads to a tangle of…

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  21. Jessica on stage

    1989 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica gets a chance to perform and is thrilled by the prospect of being a star on stage. As the production comes together, she must deal with stage…

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  22. Mary is missing

    1990 · Jamie Suzanne

    When the twins' friend Mary mysteriously disappears, Elizabeth and Jessica grow worried and set out to find her. Their search uncovers secrets about…

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  23. Cover of Mademoiselle Jessica

    Mademoiselle Jessica

    1991 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica becomes infatuated with all things French and reinvents herself as a sophisticated mademoiselle. Her new persona leads to comical situations…

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  24. Jessica's New Look

    1991 · Jamie Suzanne

    Eager for a dramatic makeover, Jessica decides to completely change her appearance and style. Her bold new look causes a stir, but she soon learns…

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  25. Jessica and the secret star

    1991 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica becomes convinced she has discovered or has a connection to a famous celebrity, and her excitement runs wild. Her secret obsession with the…

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  26. Elizabeth the Impossible

    1991 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth takes on a challenge that seems nearly impossible, pushing herself to her limits. Determined not to give up, she learns about perseverance…

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  27. Booster boycott

    1991 · Jamie Suzanne

    When the Unicorns' Boosters squad faces a controversy, the girls organize a boycott to make their voices heard. The dispute divides the group and…

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  28. Cover of The big party weekend

    The big party weekend

    1991 · Jamie Suzanne

    A much-anticipated party weekend has the twins and their friends buzzing with excitement and plans. But organizing and attending the big event brings…

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  29. The Wakefields strike it rich

    1992 · Jamie Suzanne

    The Wakefield family suddenly comes into a windfall of money, and life changes overnight. As they enjoy newfound wealth, the twins discover that…

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  30. Big Brother's in Love

    1992 · Jamie Suzanne

    The twins' older brother Steven falls head over heels in love, and his lovestruck behavior turns the household upside down. Elizabeth and Jessica get…

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  31. Cover of Elizabeth and the orphans

    Elizabeth and the orphans

    1992 · Francine Pascal

    Elizabeth becomes involved with children at an orphanage and grows deeply attached to them. Her caring nature leads her to take on responsibility for…

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  32. Barnyard battle

    1992 · Jamie Suzanne

    The twins volunteer for a farm project that quickly turns competitive when Elizabeth and Jessica clash over how to handle barn chores and animal…

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  33. Ciao, Sweet Valley!

    1992 · Jamie Suzanne

    The Wakefield twins travel to Italy for an exciting adventure abroad in Sweet Valley. Far from home, Elizabeth and Jessica encounter new people,…

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  34. Cover of Sarah's Dad and Sophia's Mom #62

    Sarah's Dad and Sophia's Mom #62

    1992 · Jamie Suzanne

    When Sarah's father and Sophia's mother begin dating, the two kids find themselves dealing with the possibility of becoming a blended family. The…

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  35. Poor Lila!

    1992 · Jamie Suzanne

    Lila Fowler, usually one of the richest and most spoiled girls in Sweet Valley, suddenly finds her privileged life disrupted. Used to having…

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  36. Patty's Last Dance

    1993 · Jamie Suzanne

    Patty, a talented dancer, faces a situation that threatens her chance to perform. The twins rally around their friend as she deals with the…

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  37. Cover of The great boyfriend switch

    The great boyfriend switch

    1993 · Jamie Suzanne

    The twins or their friends hatch a scheme to swap boyfriends, expecting it to solve their romantic troubles. The great boyfriend switch quickly leads…

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  38. Jessica the thief

    1993 · Jamie Suzanne

    When items go missing, suspicion falls on Jessica and she is branded a thief. Determined to clear her name, Jessica and Elizabeth set out to uncover…

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  39. Cover of Jessica Saves the Trees

    Jessica Saves the Trees

    1993 · Jamie Suzanne

    Jessica throws herself into an environmental cause, becoming passionate about saving the trees. Her newfound activism leads her to organize and…

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  40. Elizabeth the hero

    1993 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth finds herself in a position to do something brave and ends up being hailed as a hero. The unexpected attention and responsibility teach her…

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  41. Todd runs away

    1994 · Jamie Suzanne

    Todd Wilkins, Elizabeth's friend, decides to run away from home after a problem becomes too much to handle. The twins worry about Todd and try to…

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  42. Cover of Steven the zombie

    Steven the zombie

    1994 · Francine Pascal

    The twins' older brother Steven starts behaving so strangely and listlessly that he seems like a zombie. Elizabeth and Jessica are determined to…

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  43. Robbery at the Mall

    1994 · Jamie Suzanne

    The twins witness or get caught up in a robbery at the Sweet Valley Mall. As the mystery unfolds, Elizabeth and Jessica find themselves trying to…

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  44. Amy's secret sister

    1994 · Jamie Suzanne

    Amy, Elizabeth's best friend, discovers she may have a sister she never knew about. The revelation sends the girls on a search to uncover the truth…

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  45. Cover of Elizabeth the seventh-grader

    Elizabeth the seventh-grader

    1995 · Jamie Suzanne

    Elizabeth is given the opportunity to skip ahead to the seventh grade, separating her from her twin and friends. As she adjusts to being with older…

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  46. The mother-daughter switch

    1995 · Jamie Suzanne

    Through some twist of fate, a daughter and mother end up switching places, each living the other's life. The body-swap mix-up leads to humorous…

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  47. Cover of Beast Is Watching You

    Beast Is Watching You

    1996 · Jamie Suzanne

    In this spooky thriller installment, a frightening presence known as the Beast seems to be watching and stalking its victims in Sweet Valley. The…

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  48. Cover of The Beast Must Die

    The Beast Must Die

    1996 · Jamie Suzanne

    Continuing the suspenseful Beast saga, the threat of the menacing Beast grows more dangerous and must be confronted before it claims another victim.…

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  49. Cover of If I Die Before I Wake

    If I Die Before I Wake

    1996 · Jamie Suzanne

    In this chilling thriller, danger lurks in Sweet Valley as a sinister threat puts the characters in peril. The ominous title sets the tone for a…

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  50. Cover of The Twins Hit Hollywood

    The Twins Hit Hollywood

    1997 · Jamie Suzanne

    The Wakefield twins get the chance of a lifetime when they head to Hollywood. Surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the movie world, Elizabeth and…

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  51. Cover of Jessica Takes Charge #116

    Jessica Takes Charge #116

    1998 · Francine Pascal

    Jessica steps up to take charge of a situation, eager to prove she can lead and get things done her way. Her take-charge attitude leads to both…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Sweet Valley Twins books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected in the publisher's own numbering on each book's spine Start with “Best friends.”

How many books are in the Sweet Valley Twins series?

We list 51 books by Jamie Suzanne , published between 1986–1998.

Where can I buy the Sweet Valley Twins books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.