Plot of the"Flipping Fantastic"

Exposition
The main characters, Tristan, James and Mum, are introduced. We also learn more
about the twins and the upcoming school play.

Rising Action
Both Tristan and James have mixed feelings about going to their new schools. They
are worried about being separated and whether they can adapt to their new schools.

Climax
The climax occurs the day after the school play. Tristan and James react very
differently to the school play. They both realise how much they depend on each other
and how difficult it would be to adapt to their new schools. Tristan is not sure whether
to follow James to Highfields or to go to Chesterlea Grange on his own.

Falling Action
At first, Tristan tells his mother that he does not want to go to Chesterlea Grange.
Then, James talks to him and Tristan changes his mind.

Resolution
This is the ending where the twins realise that they have made the right decision.
They are both happy in their new schools.

Themes of the "Flipping Fantastic"

There are a few themes in this story. They are:
1. The relationship between brothers
Being twins, the two brothers are extremely close to each other.They depend on
each other a lot and they fear being separated.
2. The pain of separation
The twins experience the pain of separation when they have to go to different schools.
3. Fear of change
The twins fear change as they are very comfortable as they are presently. They are
worried as they know their lives will be very different when they go to another
school, especially if they go to different schools.
4. Mother's love
The mother's love for her children is unlimited. She is proud and supportive of both
her sons. She understands their characters well and worries about them constantly. She
refuses to accept that Tristan has disabilities and her attitudes helps Tristan carry on with
life in a positive manner.

5. Adapting to new environments

The twins learn that they cannot fight change and they have to adapt to their
new environments. In the end, they find that they need not have worried as they adapt to
their new school quickly and are extremely happy there.