Francine Pascal Books in Order

Thirteen-year-old Victoria is frustrated by her mother’s rules until an accident sends her back to 1940s New York. There she befriends the lively Cici, whose strangely familiar presence changes Victoria’s understanding of the past.

Victoria Martin expects teenage freedom but keeps receiving lectures and punishments from her mother. A strange journey lands her in an earlier New York, where an outgoing girl named Cici seems familiar in a way Victoria cannot explain.

Victoria Martin takes a summer job on Fire Island after learning that her crush, Jim, will be there. She plans to win him away from his girlfriend, but work and romance bring complications she did not anticipate.

Magazine writer Johanna Morgan researches a novel about cult leader and murderer Avrum Maheely. Interviews with his followers draw her away from her secure New York life, as professional curiosity becomes a dangerous personal fascination.

A murderer Ned Wakefield helped imprison is released and threatens his daughters. While Ned hires protection, Elizabeth and Jessica become interested in two new young men, unaware that their friendships may place them in danger.

Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield have very different temperaments, but both are interested in basketball star Todd Wilkins. Jessica’s determination to get what she wants threatens Elizabeth’s chance at romance and strains their sisterly bond.

Jessica Wakefield finally attracts Bruce Patman, the boy she has wanted for so long. Elizabeth distrusts his arrogance, but Jessica’s devotion makes her overlook warning signs as the relationship begins interfering with school and her family.

Elizabeth nominates Robin Wilson for the exclusive Pi Beta Alpha sorority, infuriating its president, Jessica. While Elizabeth wants to help Robin belong, Jessica plans to keep her out, turning the pledge process into a struggle between the twins.

Jessica Wakefield wants to become queen of the fall dance and capture Bruce Patman’s attention. When Elizabeth’s friend Enid becomes a rival for the title, Jessica uses a private letter to undermine her competition.

Jessica pursues older boy Scott Daniels and attends an all-night party, determined to seem more mature. When she fails to return home, Elizabeth tries to cover for her by pretending to be Jessica, risking trouble herself.

Todd’s new motorcycle threatens his relationship with Elizabeth, whose parents forbid her to ride after a family tragedy. Watching other girls accompany him makes her jealous, leaving her torn between obeying the rule and keeping him close.

Elizabeth Wakefield lies in a coma after a motorcycle accident, leaving Todd consumed by guilt and Jessica devastated. As they wait for signs of change, both must face the possibility of losing someone central to their lives.

Elizabeth knows she loves Todd but agrees to date wealthy, handsome Nicholas. Learning that Jessica is interested in him too makes keeping her secret harder, as Elizabeth tries to hide the situation from both her boyfriend and sister.

Jessica captures surfer Bill Chase’s interest, then ignores him while preventing him from turning to someone else. Shy DeeDee also likes Bill, creating a triangle in which Jessica’s determination to remain in control threatens everyone’s feelings.

An evening volunteering at Sweet Valley’s hospital becomes a terrifying ordeal for Elizabeth Wakefield. Someone pulls her from her car and kidnaps her, leaving the young student trapped in a danger she never expected.

After Tricia’s death, Steven Wakefield honors his promise to look after her troubled sister, Betsy. He brings her into his family’s home, but Jessica dislikes Betsy’s growing attachment to him and schemes to separate them.

Shy Roger Barrett becomes a school celebrity after qualifying for a major race, finally attracting Lila Fowler’s attention. Competing in the finals could cost him his secret janitorial job, forcing him to weigh romance against earning money.

A glamorous visitor from New York seems like the perfect guest while Jessica visits her home in exchange. When Suzanne accuses a teacher of trying to seduce her, Elizabeth begins questioning the newcomer’s apparently charming behavior.

Steven Wakefield cannot understand why Tricia stops returning calls and breaks their dates. Jessica sees an opportunity to pair him with Cara, while Elizabeth investigates the sudden change in Tricia’s behavior and discovers there is more behind it.

Annie Whitman wants a place on Sweet Valley High’s cheerleading squad, but Jessica objects to her reputation and works to exclude her. Elizabeth knows another side of Annie and tries to prevent her sister from crushing the girl’s hopes.

Newly licensed pilot George Warren takes his girlfriend Enid Rollins on a flight meant to be a happy milestone. When he loses control of the aircraft, an emergency crash landing turns their outing into a dangerous ordeal.

Shy Regina Morrow and arrogant Bruce Patman fall in love, surprising their classmates. Jessica bets Lila that the relationship cannot last two weeks, then sets out to make sure she does not lose the wager.

Victoria expects a wonderful summer working at a sleepaway camp, but poor accommodations and demanding supervisors disappoint her. Falling for her best friend’s boyfriend adds another complication, turning the hoped-for escape into a test of friendship and romance.

Unpopular Caroline Pearce invents an attractive boyfriend and romantic letters to gain attention at school. Her story succeeds until friends insist on meeting him, leaving her struggling to maintain a romance that exists only in her imagination.

Caitlin’s relationship with Jed seems happier than ever as she volunteers to help Ian Foster. Her grandmother’s plans threaten their summer together, while Caitlin continues carrying a secret about her role in Ian’s disabling accident.

Wealthy, charming Caitlin appears to have everything at her boarding school, but feels neglected at home. Determined to win Jed Michaels from another girl, she schemes for the love she believes will fill the gap in her life.

Steven Wakefield remains devoted to the memory of Tricia but finds himself attracted to Cara, who understands loss herself. When Tricia’s sister accuses him of forgetting, he struggles with guilt about beginning another relationship.

Drummer Emily Mayer turns to Elizabeth as troubles at home threaten her place in the Droids. Her stepmother’s restrictions and her father’s support for them leave Emily feeling trapped, prompting Elizabeth to seek a way to help.

The Wakefield twins and their friends embark on a cycling holiday along the California coast. Jealousy, romantic troubles and grudges disrupt their plans, raising doubts about whether the divided group can cooperate when disaster threatens.

After his mother dies, Roger Barrett learns that he belongs to the wealthy Patman family and suddenly becomes a millionaire. Jessica pursues him, but his longtime girlfriend Olivia stands in the way of her plans.

Jessica gets the flu during auditions for Juliet and persuades Elizabeth to try out in her place. Elizabeth wins the role while pretending to be her sister, then discovers that she wants to keep it herself.

Jessica feels overshadowed by Elizabeth and unable to please anyone at home. Meeting Nicky Shepard, who plans to run away to San Francisco, gives her a tempting alternative when family tensions make leaving Sweet Valley seem appealing.

Todd Wilkins prepares to leave Sweet Valley for Vermont, leaving Elizabeth only a week with her longtime boyfriend. Jessica welcomes his departure and begins searching for a replacement, but her interference threatens the couple’s continuing relationship.

Jessica falls for Lila’s new boyfriend, Jack, and secretly dates him during the week while he sees Lila on weekends. Despite Elizabeth’s warning, Jessica tries to remove her rival rather than give up the relationship.

Christmas vacation brings a parade, gifts and a holiday dance to Sweet Valley. Jessica hopes to win Miss Christmastime and Elizabeth awaits Todd’s return, but an unwelcome houseguest threatens the celebrations both twins have planned.

DeeDee Gordon’s growing dependence on Bill Chase begins to overwhelm him and endanger their relationship. Elizabeth notices the change and tries to help DeeDee recover her confidence and independence before the strain pushes them apart.

Rejected by Jed after he learns her secret, Caitlin faces mounting problems with her grandmother and father. A new boyfriend, Laurence, offers another direction, but her feelings for Jed and responsibility toward Ian remain unresolved.

Caitlin’s loyalties are divided between Julian and Jed, making her romantic future uncertain. As she tries to understand where her heart belongs, the competing relationships force her to reconsider what love and commitment mean to her.

Painfully shy Lynne Henry enters a school band’s songwriting contest anonymously, hiding the talent that eases her loneliness. When guitarist Guy Chesney wants to find the writer, Elizabeth must decide how to help Lynne step forward.

Starting middle school pulls identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield in different directions. Elizabeth wants to work on the newspaper, while Jessica seeks membership in the Unicorns. Their changing interests put their lifelong closeness under strain.

Elizabeth welcomes her old best friend Amy Sutton back to Sweet Valley, expecting their friendship to pick up where it left off. But Amy has changed, and her clash with Enid forces Elizabeth to reconsider her loyalties.

When Amy tries out for cheerleading, Jessica plans to rig the auditions against her. Elizabeth must choose between supporting her friend and siding with her identical twin, as school popularity turns an ordinary tryout into a personal battle.

Elizabeth's attempt to visit Regina Morrow uncovers a frightening hostage situation involving Regina and her parents. With calling the police too dangerous, Elizabeth, Jessica and Bruce Patman must find another way to help the family.

Sandra Bacon envies her best friend Jean West's looks, grades and popularity. Her exclusive sorority feels like her one advantage, but sponsoring Jean as a pledge leaves Sandra tempted to sabotage the friend she wants to keep.

Football star Ken Matthews falls for Suzanne Hanlon, whose tastes in poetry, food and films differ sharply from his own. As Ken tries to become the boyfriend she wants, Elizabeth worries that he's losing himself.

Caitlin and Jed promise to stay faithful as college separates them. Starting campus life with a new roommate, Caitlin faces the challenge of building an independent life while holding on to the relationship she treasures.

Jessica and Elizabeth's parents refuse permission for a concert their classmates are attending. Jessica refuses to accept missing out and plans to sneak away, leaving Elizabeth caught between loyalty to her twin and obeying their parents.

Jessica and Elizabeth travel to the French Riviera for spring break. Their hosts welcome them warmly, but the family's son Rene treats them with hostility, leaving the twins to wonder what lies behind his unexplained resentment.

After years in foster homes, Sally Larson hopes moving in with her cousin Dana's family will finally give her stability. But resentment from Dana and her brother threatens Sally's chance to feel accepted in Sweet Valley.

New student Jeffrey French attracts both Enid Rollins and Lila Fowler. Elizabeth helps Enid pursue him, while Jessica backs Lila, turning their friends' competing crushes into a matchmaking contest between twins who refuse to lose.

Jessica and Elizabeth both want the ballet solo, but their teacher repeatedly praises Elizabeth and overlooks Jessica. Convinced she's the stronger dancer, Jessica struggles with resentment as favoritism threatens to turn the recital into a sisterly feud.

Caitlin visits Jed's family ranch in Montana, hoping for a summer of riding and romance. His jealous former girlfriend and the prospect of attending separate colleges threaten the relationship Caitlin thought she could count on.

When Nora Mercandy moves into a supposedly haunted mansion, Jessica and her friends decide she's a witch. Elizabeth befriends Nora and investigates the strange house, risking her twin's friendship to challenge the rumors surrounding a lonely newcomer.

Tired of being mistaken for Elizabeth, Jessica dyes her hair black and adopts a new style. Her transformation draws attention at school, but Elizabeth fears that Jessica's determination to be different will cost them their closeness.

A ski resort's Winter Carnival promises skating, sledding and a ball. But Elizabeth's frustration with Jessica's inconsiderate behavior follows them into the mountains, where broken promises threaten Elizabeth's romance with Jeffrey and the twins' holiday.

Elizabeth's parents forbid her friendship with Sophia because they distrust Sophia's brother. Having already promised their friend a birthday party, the Wakefield twins must decide whether to obey their parents or stand by a girl being unfairly judged.

Jessica and Ellen discover letters, photographs and money buried in Ellen's backyard. Keeping their find secret seems harmless until the class trip fund disappears, and their conspicuous new purchases make classmates suspect them of stealing it.

Sandra keeps her relationship with Manuel secret because her parents disapprove. When he's implicated in a serious accident, only she can clear him, forcing her to choose between protecting their romance and admitting the truth at home.

Newspaper internships turn dangerous when Jessica witnesses a murder and Elizabeth has evidence against their brother's friend Adam. Jessica believes Adam is innocent, but finding the real killer puts both twins at risk because he saw her too.

Caitlin pursues journalism in New York while Jed attends law school, hoping their future together is taking shape. His father's sudden death makes communication increasingly difficult, testing their relationship as they begin their adult lives.

Elizabeth longs to ride Lila Fowler's new horse, although Lila barely appreciates it. She starts acting friendly to gain access, but Jessica questions her motives, and Elizabeth risks damaging real friendships through her eagerness to ride.

Maria Santelli and Michael Harris hide their engagement from families divided by a feud. As they try to protect their plans, Michael's jealousy and possessiveness give Maria reasons to question more than the opposition surrounding their relationship.

Caitlin's grandmother dies, leaving her to take responsibility for Ryan Mining while planning a future with Jed. Colin Wollman's opposition threatens both her new role and their relationship, complicating the life she had expected to share with him.

The twins promise to keep their father's secret language private, but Jessica teaches Lila and it spreads through school. When classmates plan to use it to embarrass a teacher, Elizabeth wonders whether keeping her own promise is wrong.

Johanna Porter returns to school determined to recover her confidence and falls for gifted classmate Peter DeHaven. He admires her too, but his watchful girlfriend complicates matters, leaving Johanna to find reasons to believe in herself.

Elizabeth gets the chance to attend a boarding school in Switzerland, where she imagines finding inspiration for her writing. Jessica panics at losing her twin and devises a scheme to keep Elizabeth from leaving Sweet Valley.

Amy Sutton pursues Bruce Patman while he's dating Regina Morrow. Hurt by his betrayal, Regina turns to troubled Justin Belson, alarming friends who fear that his crowd's rumored drug use could lead her into danger.

An injured ankle leaves Jessica struggling to run the school's Mini Olympics while Lila tries to take control. Jessica finds unexpected common ground with sidelined classmate Pamela Jacobson and hopes their partnership can keep her plans alive.

Soccer player Aaron Dallas seems angry with everyone, including his best friend Jeffrey. Elizabeth wants to understand what's behind his sudden hostility, as his behavior puts friendships under strain and makes life at school increasingly difficult.

After a tragedy at her party, Molly Hecht feels rejected by classmates, parents and friends. A fugitive drug dealer offers escape to Mexico, while Elizabeth tries to reach Molly before loneliness leads her into greater danger.

Susan Stewart's invitation to an exclusive ball sparks Lila Fowler's jealousy. Rumors about Susan's unknown parents drive others away, leaving Susan to search for the truth about her family while trying to recover her friends' trust.

Elizabeth encourages shy Penny to place a personal ad in the school paper. Penny thinks a reply has brought romance, but Elizabeth discovers that five boys are playing a cruel joke and decides to challenge them.

A visit to relatives in Kansas brings unfriendly local girls and overprotective hosts. Meeting attractive twin brothers makes Jessica hopeful about the holiday, but Elizabeth's unexpected discovery suggests that their new acquaintances could bring trouble.

Mary Robinson tells small lies about her family to impress her friends, despite having a wealthy new stepfather. As her behavior becomes harder to explain, she faces the risk that the truth will cost her those friendships.

New student Brooke Dennis meets the Wakefield twins' welcome with hostility. Jessica and Elizabeth retaliate with tricks, but Elizabeth begins to suspect there's a reason for Brooke's behavior and tries to understand what's making her so unhappy.

Twelve-year-old Jessica falls for sixteen-year-old Josh Angler, convinced she's found the boy she wants. But Josh doesn't know her age, and Jessica knows her parents would object, making every step toward romance depend on concealment.

The twins grow annoyed when foster child Mary Giaccio starts spending all her time with their family. Jessica overhears private information about Mary's future, but Elizabeth questions whether sharing it would help their friend or interfere with her life.

Soon after their wedding, a surfing accident leaves Jed paralyzed. Caitlin learns that the surgeon who might help is Jed's long-standing rival, forcing her to confront the resentment that stands between her husband and possible treatment.

Elizabeth and Jessica run against each other for sixth-grade president, disagreeing over everything from campaign tactics to class spending. Their determination to win strains their friendship, leaving the twins to wonder whether victory is worth the damage between them.

Ronnie Edwards's gambling leaves him with a debt he cannot pay. He asks soccer star Jeffrey French to throw the state championship, forcing Elizabeth's boyfriend to choose between helping a desperate friend and protecting his team's future.

A new homeroom teacher favors the boys and treats the girls as second-class students. Elizabeth, Jessica, and their friends decide to challenge him, turning classroom activities and school decisions into a struggle to make their voices heard.

Jessica exaggerates her mother's illness and discovers that sympathy can bring special treatment at school. Elizabeth is furious, but Jessica hopes to use the attention to win a musical role, pushing her story further than she should.

A contest to fill the school's anniversary time capsule pits the twins' teams against each other. Elizabeth discovers a historic football belonging to George Henkel's father, giving her group an advantage while drawing attention to George's unhappy family life.

Robin Wilson's aunt offers to pay for college if she attends Sarah Lawrence. Accepting would take her away from her boyfriend and diving ambitions, but refusing could leave her unable to afford the education she wants.

The twins' cousin Kelly resents her mother's remarriage and idealizes the father she rarely sees. When Kelly grows close to a boy with troubling similarities to him, Elizabeth and Jessica question whether keeping family secrets is protecting her.

Enid welcomes her recently widowed grandmother into the family home, expecting warmth and companionship. Instead, her grandmother's demands disrupt friendships and family plans, leaving Enid torn between caring for someone grieving and wanting a life of her own.

The twins travel to Washington for a choral competition with their friend Anna, who hopes to find her long-lost sister. Jessica's plan to reunite them leads the girls into a dangerous escapade with consequences beyond their school trip.

Jessica suspects her mother is having an affair after secretive phone calls and unexplained outings. Even Elizabeth begins to worry when Steven spots their mother with another man, prompting the twins to enlist friends to investigate their parents' lives.

Sarah Thomas feels pushed aside as her father spends more time with his fiancée, Annie. Suspecting Annie wants his money but frightened into silence, Sarah must decide whether she can trust Elizabeth with what is happening at home.

Nicholas Morrow begins to recover from his sister's death when he falls for a mysterious girl named Barbara. The twins uncover disturbing clues about her past, raising questions of identity and murder that threaten his newfound happiness.

Elizabeth is drawn to Eric Hankman, who refuses to explain his background. His father's life as a protected government witness brings danger close, and when the mob discovers their location, Elizabeth becomes caught in the family's fight to survive.

Ginny Lu arrives from Tennessee hoping to make friends, but her classmates ridicule her differences. Elizabeth offers support and Jessica sees a chance to solve her own problem, leaving the twins to persuade the school to give Ginny Lu a chance.

Talented dancer Jade Wu wants to perform in Sweet Valley High's talent show, but her father forbids public dancing. Auditioning despite his wishes brings another obstacle: Amy Sutton's resentment of a rival who could take the featured solo.

Jessica tries to become quiet and studious because she thinks that is what A.J. Morgan wants. A fashion competition tempts her to return to her usual self, forcing her to weigh a new romance against her own ambitions.

Jessica skips school to visit a television set and loses permission to play in the basketball playoffs. With her team depending on her, she looks to Elizabeth for a way around the punishment, drawing her sister into another dilemma.

Cara Walker worries that Steven Wakefield is losing interest in her. Jessica's advice to make their relationship more mysterious only deepens the distance, especially when Steven seems to confide in another girl instead of sharing his troubles with Cara.

Dylan McKay feels overshadowed by his popular younger brother, Tom, and his resentment begins to damage their relationship. A school essay contest brings those feelings into focus as Elizabeth tries to help Dylan recognize abilities of his own.

Anonymous prediction books become a craze at Sweet Valley High, stirring jealousy and rumors. When Elizabeth is paired with the boy Jessica likes and Jessica is labeled a flirt, the twins discover how quickly school gossip can divide friends.

Athlete Billie Layton feels neglected as her parents prepare for a new baby. Meanwhile, her best friend's interest in another girl sparks unfamiliar jealousy, leaving Billie to sort out changing family relationships and feelings that go beyond friendship.