Author: Eagleton, Ian Interest age: from c 8 yearsPublished on 15 January 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 384 pages193 x 127 | 260g Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find outtheir dads are dating each other - and are forced to work togetherto split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventurefor readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The ParentTrap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and BenjaminDean.When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, theyinstantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adoptedhim as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it.Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily toher. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convincedshe won't be staying long because they'll definitely getback together... But then Florence and William find out that their dads have startedseeing each other. Now they must put their differences to oneside. Because only if they work together might they stand a chanceof splitting up their dads... Let the sabotage commence! 'You are an inspiration!' - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics! Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption,blended families and the unshakeable love between a father andhis son Ian Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boyand The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen andthe Lonely Fisherman won the Polari Children's and YA Prize2022Praise for Glitter Boy:'Poignant, defiantly fabulous story' - Guardian'A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joyand love' - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark 'An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity,and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for groupdiscussion.' - Empathy Lab
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