Francine Pascal Books in Order

Andy's classmates tease him for believing reports of UFOs at Secca Lake. During a school trip, Jessica and Elizabeth follow him into the woods and encounter mysterious sights that make his claims harder to dismiss.

A class trip requires Jessica, Elizabeth, and their classmates to spend a weekend living on a pioneer farm without modern conveniences. Boys and girls turn the challenge into a competition over who can endure it best.

Steven is miserable because the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Jessica and Elizabeth try to redirect his attention toward Cathy Connors, but turning a friendship into romance proves harder than the twins expect.

Brooke is delighted when her mother returns from Paris, especially after discovering she is Sweet Valley's newest rock sensation. Her excitement becomes frustration when the singer's agent insists that Brooke keep their family connection secret.

With Halloween approaching, Elizabeth suspects Caroline Pearce is a witch who could cast a nasty spell. When Caroline catches her spying, Elizabeth's fears grow, leaving her unsure whether her classmate truly possesses frightening powers.

Jessica and Elizabeth eagerly welcome an Italian exchange student, expecting to show her the attractions of Sweet Valley. Instead, Giovanna appears sophisticated, bored, and rude to their friends, making her three-week stay an uncomfortable challenge.

Lila's eagerly anticipated date with John Pfeifer turns frightening when he ignores her boundaries. After she tells others what happened, divided reactions at school leave her confronting blame and questions about whom her classmates will believe.

Jessica and Elizabeth welcome two boys for a weekend visit, only to become targets of their practical jokes. Repeatedly blamed for the visitors' mischief, the twins decide that running away is their only way out.

After their mother dies, Melissa and Andy hide their situation to avoid being separated into foster homes. Elizabeth knows their secret and worries as jobs, bills, and responsibilities overwhelm them, forcing her to consider how to help.

Elizabeth accepts help from Rod Sullivan while struggling to manage the school newspaper and her homework. An accusation of plagiarism costs her place on the staff, and she must uncover what happened to protect her reputation.

Elizabeth eagerly joins a class trip to watch her favorite television animal show being recorded. Hearing its host yell at his dog leaves her upset and confused about whether the hero she admires deserves her trust.

Jessica joins Bruce Patman's secret club, where practical jokes quickly become dangerous challenges. Resenting her presence, Bruce pushes her toward increasingly risky stunts, forcing Jessica to confront how far she will go to prove herself.

Jessica reluctantly enters a program for gifted math and science students, then discovers she enjoys it. Her Unicorn Club friends disapprove and demand a choice, leaving her caught between unexpected interests and the popularity she values.

Jessica forms the Orchids with her friends, but Elizabeth finds the club snobbish and creates the Sunflowers instead. Competition over which group is better turns the twins against each other and threatens their normally close friendship.

A family visit to the Grand Canyon changes when Jessica and Elizabeth find a diamond ring. Jessica wants to keep their unexpected treasure, while Elizabeth wants to sell it, leaving the twins arguing over what should happen next.

Jessica becomes devoted to the Good Friends, a group whose persuasive leader claims to help people in need. As her sister abandons familiar activities for meetings and fundraising, Elizabeth suspects a dangerous cult has drawn her in.

New student Kisho quickly makes friends, until classmates learn he has repeated a school year and begin rejecting him. Elizabeth believes their assumptions about his intelligence are unfair, but must find a way to change their minds.

Elizabeth looks forward to skiing with Todd, but feels excluded when he befriends another boy. An invitation onto a difficult trail forces her to choose between joining them and keeping her promise to stay on beginner slopes.

Jessica launches a letter-writing business with Elizabeth composing the messages for half the profits. When another girl orders a love letter to Elizabeth's boyfriend Todd, Jessica must manage a conflict threatening both the venture and her sister's relationship.

Jessica and Elizabeth take summer jobs as mother's helpers in Malibu, anticipating beach life and romance. Elizabeth secretly falls for someone much older, while Jessica pursues another boy, complicating the vacation they hoped would be carefree.

While interning at a newspaper, Jessica discovers a crossed telephone line that lets her overhear private conversations. Listening becomes dangerous when she hears plans for murder, drawing both twins into an investigation connected to their workplace.

Ginny forms a connection with Mike while volunteering on a teen hotline, but fears disappointing him in person. She sends her friend Denise to their meeting instead, and Denise's attraction to Mike threatens the girls' friendship.

After overhearing that her father has lost a fortune, Lila fears her wealth and social standing have vanished. She hides her worries from friends while changing her habits, unsure how the Unicorn Club would treat her without money.

Sarah and Sophia constantly argue, frustrating Elizabeth as they work together on an art project. When their feuding brings their parents to school and sparks a romance, the girls finally cooperate, determined to break the couple up.

Jessica and Elizabeth win roles on Jessica's favorite soap opera, putting them beside a glamorous television star. Jessica's excitement over publicity and supposed romance threatens her real relationship, forcing her to reconsider what the attention means.

When Cara plans to move to London, Steven fears losing another girlfriend. Jessica proposes marriage as a way to keep Cara in Sweet Valley, and the couple considers eloping to prevent the separation they both dread.

Jessica and Elizabeth's parents ask them to help serve Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter for homeless families. Their classmate Suzie's frightening descriptions make the twins nervous and curious about why she knows so much about the place.

Jessica, Elizabeth, and the Snoopers Club investigate thefts from their classmates' holiday display. With favorite objects disappearing just before winter vacation, the young detectives must identify the thief before the losses spoil the class's Christmas celebrations.

Someone destroys the art room at Camp San Benito, giving Jessica and Elizabeth a new mystery. Joined by their friends in the Super Snoopers, the twins investigate the damage and try to discover who is responsible.

Jessica eagerly enrolls in a new charm school, but Elizabeth suspects its owners are hiding something. She persuades two friends to attend and investigate, only to discover their detective work could expose them to real danger.

During a visit to Aunt Helen's country inn, Jessica and Steven try to trick Elizabeth into believing in ghosts. Their sister explains away the pranks, until genuinely puzzling events make all three siblings question the building's safety.

Jessica and Elizabeth receive matching antique dolls from their grandparents and learn that the toys belonged to earlier twins in their family. The unusual Christmas gifts draw them into a magical adventure that tests their bond.

After breaking up with Todd, Elizabeth dates cartoonist Kris Lynch but decides she still loves her former boyfriend. Ending the new relationship brings damaging rumors, and Jessica investigates who is spreading gossip about her sister.

Jessica and Elizabeth help turn an empty lot into a public garden, only to learn that Mr. Patman wants a parking garage there. Saving the project means winning support from his difficult son Bruce.

This account of the Wakefields' paternal ancestors follows family romances across frontier life, the turn of the century, World War II, and the sixties. Generations face betrayal, separation, and choices that shape the twins' family history.

Aunt Helen gives Jessica, Elizabeth, and Steven a hundred dollars each, opening up exciting possibilities. Jessica spends freely to impress her friends, while the unexpected windfall brings different choices and lessons about money for the Wakefield siblings.

Todd and Elizabeth begin summer jobs at a day camp, where another counselor turns out to be someone Todd helped send to jail. Suspecting revenge, Todd struggles to expose the danger when everyone else trusts Kevin.

Accused of stealing the money collected for her school's Christmas party, Elizabeth wishes she had never been born. A Christmas angel grants the wish, giving her a startling look at what Sweet Valley would be without her.

Jessica's marriage to Mike McAllery hasn't solved the problems caused by his behavior. Meanwhile, Elizabeth pursues the leader of a secret society that attacked Nina, leaving both twins facing difficult choices at Sweet Valley University.

Jessica and Elizabeth plan a perfect prom, but jealousy threatens to turn their celebration into tragedy. Meanwhile, Bruce risks loving again and Lila's claims about her guidance counselor put his career and reputation in danger.

Steven Wakefield and Cheryl become close friends, leading everyone around them to assume they're dating. When they decide to try romance, both must work out whether they're following their own feelings or simply meeting other people's expectations.

Margo takes a day-care job while perfecting her impersonation of Elizabeth, bringing her plan to steal a Wakefield twin's life closer. Meanwhile, Winston faces a different crisis when a neighbor disappears and leaves him caring for a baby.

Jessica and Elizabeth begin freshman year with different hopes, but college quickly complicates their familiar relationships. Jessica pursues independence and romance, while Elizabeth faces pressure from Todd and a best friend determined to reinvent herself.

Elizabeth saves Denny Jacobson from drowning, only to find his gifts and attention overwhelming. Janet Howell's jealousy makes things worse, prompting the twins to devise a plan that could place their reluctant hero in danger again.

Elizabeth's broken arm brings her extra attention, leaving Jessica resentful of her twin's sudden popularity. When Jessica votes against Elizabeth in a class election, the injury becomes the starting point for a painful feud between the sisters.

Jessica loves their piano lessons, but Elizabeth hates being pushed into taking them. As a recital approaches and the twins prepare a duet, Elizabeth's growing frustration raises the possibility that she'll deliberately spoil Jessica's performance.

Elizabeth becomes obsessed with achieving the highest score on her new video game, neglecting homework and ignoring Jessica. Her twin worries that the game has changed her personality and wonders how to get her sister back.

When Ellen and her older sister begin staying home after school without a sitter, their classmates envy their freedom. Jessica and Elizabeth want the same independence, but must convince their parents that they're ready for the responsibility.

Jessica and Elizabeth fear losing their friend Eva when her father decides he misses Jamaica and wants to return. The three girls try to devise a plan that will persuade him to stay in Sweet Valley.

Dana Larson dismisses royalty until she meets Elizabeth's visiting pen pal, Prince Arthur of Santa Dora. Their romance leads to a marriage proposal, forcing Dana to choose between keeping him and a commitment she believes she's too young for.

After feeling an earthquake during the night, Jessica becomes the school's self-appointed expert on tremors. Reports of a possible larger quake feed her increasingly dramatic warnings, leaving Sweet Valley preparing for a catastrophe she may have exaggerated.

Jessica dismisses stories about a goblin haunting the amusement park and eagerly plans a visit. Determined to prove to Charlie Cashman that she isn't afraid, she faces the challenge of investigating the frightening rumors for herself.

Jessica campaigns to save old trees marked for removal to expand the school's soccer field. Standing against the popular project threatens her friendships, her reputation, and her chances with a boy who doesn't share her views.

Stolen belongings turn up in Jessica's locker, making her the prime suspect in a wave of thefts at school. Only Elizabeth believes she's been framed, and the twins team up to identify the real culprit.

Nightmares about a monster keep Jessica awake, and teasing from her classmates only makes the dreams worse. She needs to find a way to face the frightening creature in her imagination before she loses even more sleep.

Lila insists on starring in the Unicorns' music video because they're using her camera, but she can't sing. Shy Johanna has the voice Lila needs, leading to a lip-synching plan that hides who deserves the credit.

Jessica pursues her relationship with Mike McAllery while Elizabeth uncovers a university scandal that could hurt Todd. As Tom struggles with his feelings for Elizabeth, Todd's privileged treatment as a basketball player raises troubling questions.

Patty Gilbert has sacrificed friendships to pursue ballet and wins the lead in Swan Lake. A scoliosis diagnosis threatens her plans, leaving her facing years in a back brace without the support she suddenly needs.

Jessica and Elizabeth believe they can read each other's minds, and friends persuade them to perform at the school talent show. When their apparent gift disappears, the twins scramble to avoid public embarrassment onstage.

The twins eagerly welcome their cousin Robin, then each decides she wants Robin's attention all to herself. Their competition turns the visit into a feud, leaving all three girls needing to find a way to share their friendship.

Jessica's new admirer Paula helps her prepare for Lady Macbeth while quietly drawing closer to her friends. Learning Paula is also her understudy makes Jessica suspect a takeover, but no one believes the timid newcomer could threaten her.

Annie looks forward to welcoming Cheryl as her stepsister after their parents' engagement. But Cheryl misses New York and resists fitting into Sweet Valley, leaving Annie hurt and both girls struggling to become part of one family.

Elizabeth's arrest deepens the rift with Jessica, who has taken up with Todd. As the twins struggle, Lila faces her estranged mother's return, and a destructive young woman continues her journey toward Sweet Valley.

Jessica discovers that her island resort trip with Lila means working rather than relaxing, and plots revenge by pursuing Lila's boyfriend. Back home, Elizabeth's family research uncovers a secret from their mother's past with potentially serious consequences.

Jessica and Elizabeth spot a suspicious woman at the beach and suspect she's searching for buried pirate treasure. Their Snoopers Club begins digging for gold and clues, hoping to uncover the mystery without being caught.

The Snoopers Club helps guards catch a suspected diamond thief at a mall jewelry store, but the gems aren't on him. Jessica, Elizabeth, and their friends must locate the missing jewels before the suspect gets away.

Filming a movie about a girl's mysterious death brings the twins to the Keller mansion. After Jessica finds an old necklace, disturbing dreams make her wonder whether it holds clues to a crime that remains unsolved.

Margo plans to kill a Wakefield twin and take her place in the family. With Jessica and Elizabeth estranged and their parents away, the dangerous look-alike sees her chance to turn their divided lives into her own.

The school Valentine's dance scrambles the twins' romantic plans when Jessica dances with Bruce and another girl pursues Todd. Elizabeth ends up with Aaron, leaving confused couples to sort out jealousy and decide who belongs with whom.

Peter Burns keeps pursuing Mary Wallace despite her lack of interest and the Unicorns' disapproval. When the club creates a fake love potion for a school carnival, their joke complicates the question of whether Mary's feelings can change.

A health-class project pairs students in pretend marriages and assigns them an egg to care for as a baby. With the teacher choosing partners, Jessica, Elizabeth, and their friends discover that sharing responsibilities isn't as romantic as expected.

Visiting strict Mrs. Taylor, Jessica and Elizabeth can't resist playing with her beautiful silver tea set against her rules. When one piece goes missing, the twins must find it before their hostess discovers what they've done.

A terrible accident leaves Jessica struggling with grief and the twins' relationship in turmoil. Bruce faces gossip about Pamela, Lila confronts the return of her absent mother, and a troubled stranger begins traveling toward Sweet Valley.

During Thanksgiving on a Mohave reservation, Jessica and Elizabeth meet Ann, a girl who rejects her community's traditions and resents her grandfather. The twins challenge their own assumptions while trying to help their new friend appreciate her heritage.

Elizabeth awaits a legal verdict while Jessica refuses to speak to her and grows closer to Todd. Steven struggles with family responsibilities, Pamela tries to reach Bruce, and newcomer Margo prepares to take someone else's life for herself.

Lila tries to reunite her divorced parents now that both are part of her life again. Todd's feelings for Elizabeth complicate his relationship with Jessica, while Margo sees the twins as an opportunity for a dangerous new beginning.

Anna Reynolds wins friends at her new school, but Cammi doubts the hearing-impaired student can manage its pressures. As Anna begins struggling, Cammi may be able to help only by revealing a secret she has kept hidden.

Elizabeth suspects Jessica's new boyfriend, Lord Robert Pembroke, may be connected to London's killings. While trying to protect her twin, she also helps Lina Smith, whose secret threatens her relationship with the boy she loves.

Convinced her fiancé Jeremy is unfaithful and involved in crime, Jessica plans revenge. When her scheme traps her instead, Elizabeth must decide whom to trust in time to save her sister from a potentially fatal fire.

Todd moves into the Wakefield house while the parents are away, hoping for romance with Elizabeth. But her suspicions about her mother's relationship with Bruce's father lead to an investigation and unexpected feelings for Bruce.

Amy Sutton learns that her father had a daughter before marrying her mother. As older half-sister Ashley prepares to visit, Amy's excitement mixes with anxiety about sharing her family and discovering whether the two will get along.

Jessica's life with Mike falls short of her hopes, while Elizabeth is torn between Tom and William. As uncertain romances intensify, Nina becomes the target of a racist attack connected to a secret campus society.

Reporting for the London Journal, Jessica and Elizabeth pursue a killer believed to be a werewolf. Their search through London's murders becomes increasingly dangerous as the twins face the possibility that they could be the next victims.

Jessica and Elizabeth wish they were adults after their parents forbid them from attending a Christmas party. Waking to a surprising transformation gives them a chance to experience the freedom they wanted, with unexpected consequences.

When the Wakefields' houseguest Sue disappears, Jessica's fiancé Jeremy promises to find her. But Jessica discovers him somewhere suspicious, forcing her to question his story and choose between loyalty to him and the missing girl's safety.

Jessica's happiness over her engagement to Jeremy falters when she catches him embracing his former fiancée at Halloween. Meanwhile, Lila's efforts to turn Robby into a wealthy, ideal boyfriend begin threatening the relationship she wants to improve.

Elizabeth catches Todd cheating and agrees to keep quiet if he stops. When their teacher discovers his behavior anyway, Todd blames Elizabeth, leaving her facing an unfair accusation and a friendship strained by mistrust.

A letter from another girl makes Elizabeth suspect Todd has betrayed her. Her diary revisits her own romantic choices and reveals the secret history of her relationship with Todd's friend Ken, complicating her anger and heartbreak.

Fearing that student teacher Ms. Kovac will replace Mrs. Otis, the twins organize their classmates to make her job difficult. When the prank threatens her entire teaching career, Jessica must find a way to repair the harm.

After her marriage ends, Jessica tries to rebuild an ordinary life. Elizabeth’s romance with Tom is troubled by unsettling notes, while other students face their own romantic complications and uncertain loyalties at Sweet Valley University.

Elizabeth brings Tom home for Christmas, but memories of Todd unsettle their relationship. Todd tries to move on with Alexandra, while Steven lies unconscious in an apartment filling with gas and depends on an unlikely rescuer.

New cheerleader Heather Mallone threatens Jessica's position as captain, sparking a bitter rivalry. Elizabeth complicates matters by opposing Jessica's growing relationship with Ken Matthews, raising questions about her own feelings for him and her loyalty to Todd.

Jessica feels she no longer shares much with boyfriend Aaron Dallas. When the sixth-grade newspaper introduces personal advertisements, she sees a chance to meet someone new and starts searching its pages for a better romantic match.

Jessica announces that she saw a mermaid during a school trip to an ocean preserve, but her classmates refuse to believe her. Determined to prove she is telling the truth, she searches for another glimpse of the creature.

Feeling betrayed by Elizabeth, Jessica prepares to leave home and discovers her old diaries while packing. Reading them brings back secret romances, including increasingly affectionate letters from Todd that put her relationships with Elizabeth and A.J. at risk.

Jessica falls for Jeremy Randall after meeting him on the beach, and he seems equally attracted to her. His refusal to see her again becomes more troubling when she learns he is engaged to the Wakefields' houseguest.

Julie works hard at karate despite boys insisting she is too small to succeed. When Charlie taunts her to kick him, she must show confidence without abandoning her teacher's lesson that martial arts are not an excuse to fight.

Newly widowed Anna retreats to a villa in southern France, where repairs, friendships, and language difficulties complicate her attempts to rebuild. Alternating memories revisit the summer when an unexpected love changed the future she had planned.

Jessica is thrilled when the man she loves cancels his wedding to her friend. Then a tragedy makes him feel obligated to marry anyway, leaving Jessica struggling between her hopes for romance and his renewed commitment.

Lila invites the whole second-grade class to an April Fools' Day party, then announces that the invitation was a joke. Jessica, Elizabeth, and their disappointed friends decide to answer her trick with a prank of their own.