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.
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Buy on Amazon1986 · 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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Buy on Amazon1986 · 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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Buy on Amazon1986 · 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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Buy on Amazon1986 · 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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Buy on Amazon1986 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1987 · 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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Buy on Amazon1988 · 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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Buy on Amazon1988 · 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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Buy on Amazon1988 · 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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Buy on Amazon1988 · 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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Buy on Amazon1988 · 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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Buy on Amazon1988 · 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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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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1991 · 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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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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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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1991 · 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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1992 · 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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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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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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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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1993 · 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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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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Buy on Amazon1993 · 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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1994 · 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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1995 · 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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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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Buy on Amazon1996 · 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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Buy on Amazon1996 · 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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Buy on Amazon1996 · 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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Buy on Amazon1997 · 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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Buy on Amazon1998 · 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.
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Jamie Suzanne
A school bully terrorizes the kids of Sweet Valley, making life miserable for the twins and their friends. They must find the courage to stand up to…
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1988 · Jamie Suzanne
The whole class heads off on an eagerly awaited school field trip. Away from their usual routine, the twins and their classmates find that the…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
April Fools' Day arrives in Sweet Valley, and the twins and their friends get caught up in a flurry of pranks and practical jokes. The day of…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
One twin pursues a shot at fame and popularity through a school talent show or club leadership, discovering that the climb to the top comes with…
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1989 · Jamie Suzanne
Elizabeth finds herself looking up to a new hero, someone she comes to admire greatly. As she gets to know this person better, she discovers what…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
Holiday celebrations spiral into chaos when the twins and their friends scheme to pull off the perfect seasonal prank, only to have their mischief…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
Jessica is stuck dealing with a difficult, bratty kid, perhaps as a babysitting nightmare or an unwelcome guest. The bratty behavior tests Jessica's…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
Elizabeth and Jessica ditch school for a day of freedom, but their absence quickly unravels as they scramble to hide their tracks before the truth…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
Elizabeth gets swept up in a royal fantasy and imagines herself, or is treated like, a princess. The regal adventure brings excitement and a few…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
One of the twins takes the initiative to take charge of a situation that needs leadership. Stepping up brings both rewards and challenges as she…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
When a group project or activity requires everyone to cooperate, the twins and their classmates learn the value of teamwork. Clashing personalities…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
The twins head off to summer camp, where a mysterious secret adds intrigue to their outdoor adventure. Amid campfires and activities, Elizabeth and…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Jamie Suzanne
Amy connects with a new pen pal from another country or town and grows excited about the friendship, until secrets or misunderstandings put the bond…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Jamie Suzanne
Jessica finds herself tangled in a financial mix-up involving money she thought belonged to her, creating embarrassment and complications as she…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Jamie Suzanne
After months of being bullied or wronged, a girl named Lois turns the tables on those who crossed her, using their own tactics to exact revenge.
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1990 · Jamie Suzanne
A spooky ghost story emerges at the school carnival where the twins investigate supernatural claims, only to uncover surprising explanations behind…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Molly Mia Stewart
A Secret Santa gift exchange at school becomes the focus of mystery and drama when someone's identity is questioned and the spirit of giving gets…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Jamie Suzanne
A ghostly presence haunts Sweet Valley during Christmastime, blending holiday cheer with spooky suspense as the twins attempt to uncover the mystery…
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1990 · Jamie Suzanne
The twins' latest scheme falls apart when their secret mischief is exposed, forcing them to face adult consequences and the damaged trust they've…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Jamie Suzanne
Tension between Elizabeth and Jessica explodes into full-scale sibling warfare when a disagreement over loyalty, values, or friendship allegiances…
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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.