This is a fun, light graphic novel that would really appeal to middle school kids, I think. Sisters is about, you guessed it, two sisters, Raina and Amara, and their inability to get along. When Raina's (yes, it's based on the author's experiences!) little sister Amara is born, Raina is so excited to have a new sibling to play with. She quickly finds that she is awfully cute, but equally cranky! It's a sweet and funny story about 2 sisters, their mother, and their younger brother, who road trip from San Francisco to Colorado Springs for a family reunion. Just like any good ol' family road trip, many adventures and funny situations ensue.
Why did I love this book so much?! Maybe it's because I read it in the middle of some pretty heavy novels, but it was just funny, sweet, and relatable. I really loved the style of the illustrations, and the writing. I think middle school kids would really love it because of the subject matter- it's something they would likely be highly familiar with. It's funny because it's TRUE!
If you enjoyed this graphic novel, check out the rest of the series. I have a 12 year old niece I want to buy this entire series for. She would adore it. Great summer reading for her! Looking back, this is on the young side of YA, but still applicable, I think.
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