Books with title Tug-of-War

In 2012, The Emergency begins as terrorist bombs shatter cities and wreak havoc on normal life. Molly’s parents decide to send her and her brother, John, away to safety in the countryside. Molly is sent to Paradise Farm where she is cared for by Pernilla, who has always wanted a child and gives Molly everything she desires. Pernilla’s youthful enthusiasm is in stark contrast to Molly’s own frumpy mom. Molly is so caught up in her new life that she fails to take action when her friend, Fergal, tells her that John has been sent to live with an abusive farmer. It is not until her mother comes to visit that Molly realizes how important her family is, and how close she is to losing them.

The halls of Sweet Valley Middle School are buzzing. Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are running against each other for sixth grade president. It's sure to be the most dramatic event of the year because each one will go to any length to win. The candidates disagree on everything, right down to how they should make use of the sixth grade class money. But all this fighting can't go on without taking its toll. Both sisters know that if they want to remain friends, one of them will have to drop out of the race. But which one will it be?