Lucy Fitch Perkins takes you and your children back to France during the First World War and into the lives of two nine year old twins, Pierre and Pierrette Meraut. Children will be spell bound while they share the adventures and tribulations of the Meraut family in the midst of the German invasion. They will also get a glimpse of French culture as well as gain some exposure to the French and German languages. The French Twins is not only a beautifully illustrated and educational book, but is truly a joy to read.