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Publication
Graphix (Scholastic, Inc.)
Pages
208
Description
Family & Relationships. Juvenile Nonfiction. Sociology. HTML: Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning companion to Smile!Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.… (more)
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Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014-08-26
Physical description
208 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
0545540607 / 9780545540605
Other editions
Sisters (Smile, #2) by Raina Telgemeier (Paperback)
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User reviews
LibraryThing member lilibrarian
Raina Telgemeier tells the story of a summer she traveled to a family reunion with her mother, sister and brother. Flashbacks show how her family has changed and her memories.
LibraryThing member EuronerdLibrarian
Raina Telgemeier strikes again, this time with a story of sisters. Raina had wanted a baby sister more than anything when she was little. But getting her wish didn’t turn out the way she imagined. As the she and her sister embark on a road trip with their family, we see the dynamic between them
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unfold both in the present and in memories of the past. This one was as engaging and appealing as all of Telgemeier’s books. Relatable, funny, enjoyable. Show Less
LibraryThing member 4hounds
Enjoyable, as were the previous two. Pretty much captured the sisterly dynamic! I think Drama is probably my favorite, but I will be recommending this to my middle school friends.
LibraryThing member amandacb
Telgemeier is back with a much-anticipated follow-up to Sisters; however, after reading her other graphic novel Drama, I felt that Sisters fell rather flat in terms of plot and characterization. I read it in about 20 minutes and one of my sixth-grade students read it in 30 minutes; we both felt it
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lacked depth and, to be honest, anything interesting. Show Less
LibraryThing member eduscapes
Raina Telgemeier is known for her popular graphic novels and memoir for youth. Like its companion Smile, Sisters by Raina Telgemeier weaves together a humorous, relatable story. In this case, the plot unfolds during a family road trip from California to Colorado. Having grown up in a family who
Telgemeier’s use of present-day narrative combined with flashbacks keeps the reader constantly engaged in this quick read. The illustrations are clean and easy to follow, while the dialog is realistic and light.
Smile is perfect for the target audience and is likely to encourage even reluctant readers to look for Telgemeier” earlier works.
I had the opportunity to see Raina Telgemeier do a Reader’s Theater excerpt from this book at ALA in Las Vegas. It was hilarious! I highly recommend both the book and the author!
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took car vacations in a Volkswagon Beetle, I could relate to the experience of traveling with siblings.Telgemeier’s use of present-day narrative combined with flashbacks keeps the reader constantly engaged in this quick read. The illustrations are clean and easy to follow, while the dialog is realistic and light.
Smile is perfect for the target audience and is likely to encourage even reluctant readers to look for Telgemeier” earlier works.
I had the opportunity to see Raina Telgemeier do a Reader’s Theater excerpt from this book at ALA in Las Vegas. It was hilarious! I highly recommend both the book and the author!
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LibraryThing member NatalieSW
Very enjoyable graphic novel based on the author's experiences growing up with her family, among them the sister she begged for and got—not always to her satisfaction.
LibraryThing member pussreboots
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is a follow up to her orthodontic memoir, Smile. Although it has the same people at about the same age, this book is a different part of her story — one about being a big sister and the frustration that can come with that.
The relationship between Raina and her sister,
From the children's point of view there's the competitions — like who can have the better pet? Who can draw the better picture? So on and so forth. Even the best behaved, happiest of siblings will still compete or find some other way to push each other's buttons.
And there's the snake that Amara loves and Raina's scared of. The snake is probably my favorite part of this book because my brother and I have our own snake story.
Our snake was a San Francisco garter snake, found in a friend's yard and given to us in a plastic terrarium. My mother like Raina wanted nothing to do with the snake. We were supposed to keep the snake outside until we could find a proper home for it (being any home not ours). But we brought it inside to the upstairs bathroom because that seemed like a better idea.
The snake escaped.
After Mom stopped yelling, we were grounded.
A week later after we were sure it was dead, I found the snake while cleaning the bathroom. The snake had crawled under the fuzzy toilet seat cover we had on the lid. He was happily asleep and minding his own business. I'm glad I found him instead of my mom. Otherwise, there would have been another round of groundings and the snake probably would have ended up dead. So the snake plot from start to finish — especially the finish, had me roaring with laughter.
The relationship between Raina and her sister,
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Amara, (and later, their younger brother) is framed with a trip to Colorado for a family reunion. As they drive there are flash backs to Raina's expectations of being a big sister — vs the reality of it. Though sisters, they are very different people. Amara is not the instant playmate she'd hoped for. Even when she grows older, she's still not the playmate.From the children's point of view there's the competitions — like who can have the better pet? Who can draw the better picture? So on and so forth. Even the best behaved, happiest of siblings will still compete or find some other way to push each other's buttons.
And there's the snake that Amara loves and Raina's scared of. The snake is probably my favorite part of this book because my brother and I have our own snake story.
Our snake was a San Francisco garter snake, found in a friend's yard and given to us in a plastic terrarium. My mother like Raina wanted nothing to do with the snake. We were supposed to keep the snake outside until we could find a proper home for it (being any home not ours). But we brought it inside to the upstairs bathroom because that seemed like a better idea.
The snake escaped.
After Mom stopped yelling, we were grounded.
A week later after we were sure it was dead, I found the snake while cleaning the bathroom. The snake had crawled under the fuzzy toilet seat cover we had on the lid. He was happily asleep and minding his own business. I'm glad I found him instead of my mom. Otherwise, there would have been another round of groundings and the snake probably would have ended up dead. So the snake plot from start to finish — especially the finish, had me roaring with laughter.
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LibraryThing member debnance
A graphic novel that captures that love-hate relationship between sisters that happens from the very beginning. It's a memoir for our young students that interweaves themes all children face---sibling rivalry, parent conflict, parent-child conflict---in a way that is reassuring yet genuine.
LibraryThing member myevzlin
The book is about two sisters Raina and Amira who fight a lot but occasionally get along. They get along when they agree on things. I like this book because it is a sisterhood story. I can relate because I have two sisters. We also fight a lot but get along when we agree on things.
LibraryThing member ryckecraw
Sisters tells the story of two sisters, Raina and Amara, and their family as they embark on a road trip from San Francisco to Colorado. It is told in graphic form, with the pictures holding much of the storyline. Within the tale of the road trip, there are flashbacks to the time when Raina begged
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for a sister and finally got one when Amara was born. The flashback tale continues throughout, finally catching up to the road trip. Sisters reveals the true nature of sibling relationships and is told in a way that all children can make a strong connection with. Show Less
LibraryThing member reynolds2
I just don't connect with graphic novels. I enjoyed the story, and it was fun to see a bit of me and my sister in the story, but I find graphic novels limited in truly developing a character and a story. I can definitely see how they can be a great resource for a struggling reader, and one that
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needs a lot of illustrative support. I may have appreciated the genre more when I was a young reader. Show Less
LibraryThing member Stahl-Ricco
Pretty good graphic novel. Family road trip from CA to CO with battling sisters. My 7 year old daughter LOVED it!
LibraryThing member ewyatt
This is a wildly popular book and author in my library.
This book follows Raina and her family on a road trip from California to Colorado for a family reunion. Using flashbacks as a device to give more context to the characters and their history, the book particularly focuses on the relationship of
This book follows Raina and her family on a road trip from California to Colorado for a family reunion. Using flashbacks as a device to give more context to the characters and their history, the book particularly focuses on the relationship of
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Raina and her sister Amara. Show Less
LibraryThing member fyrefly98
Summary: Raina always wanted a little sister - until she got one. Amara wasn't nearly as much fun as Raina hoped; she's grouchy, prefers to play by herself, and likes insects and snakes that gross Raina out. But now they (along with their younger brother) are stuck on a road trip to a family
Review: I enjoyed this one a lot. While I liked Telgemeier's earlier books, I didn't have braces, nor was I in the drama club, but I absolutely do have a younger sibling. Mine's a younger brother, not a younger sister, and some of the other details are different (I don't remember lobbying my parents for a sibling, for one), but there were still a LOT of the sibling dynamics that I recognized. I was absolutely old enough to realize (and resent) that some of the attention that had previously been mine was now being usurped by this new annoying little person, and Telgemeier captures that really well. I also appreciated the sense of not fitting in with your older cousins, and having to find an ally in your siblings - after all, no matter how different you are, you're the only ones who know what it's like to grow up in your family. I love Telgemeier's style of artwork and the bright colors of this one - and I especially liked the touch of her including some of her actual family photos of her and her siblings at the end of the book. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: I think readers of all ages who are also eldest siblings will appreciate this one the most, although younger siblings and only children will probably enjoy this as well.
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reunion, and as they begin to suspect that all is not right with their parents, they also start to realize that as much as they drive each other crazy, they're going to have to stick together… they're the only sisters they've got!Review: I enjoyed this one a lot. While I liked Telgemeier's earlier books, I didn't have braces, nor was I in the drama club, but I absolutely do have a younger sibling. Mine's a younger brother, not a younger sister, and some of the other details are different (I don't remember lobbying my parents for a sibling, for one), but there were still a LOT of the sibling dynamics that I recognized. I was absolutely old enough to realize (and resent) that some of the attention that had previously been mine was now being usurped by this new annoying little person, and Telgemeier captures that really well. I also appreciated the sense of not fitting in with your older cousins, and having to find an ally in your siblings - after all, no matter how different you are, you're the only ones who know what it's like to grow up in your family. I love Telgemeier's style of artwork and the bright colors of this one - and I especially liked the touch of her including some of her actual family photos of her and her siblings at the end of the book. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: I think readers of all ages who are also eldest siblings will appreciate this one the most, although younger siblings and only children will probably enjoy this as well.
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LibraryThing member jmoncton
This is a quick read, and although the story is sweet, it seemed a bit superficial. I'm not sure if the graphic novel format is my cup of tea.
LibraryThing member npetzold
This short graphic novel gives a great depiction of the relationship between two very different sisters over the course of their lifetime, and how they function in the realm of their extended family as well. As the sisters embark on a road trip with their mother and brother to go to a family
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reunion, the main character reflects on how the relationship has evolved with her sister and their very different ways of dealing with life. It was a heartwarming look at how sometimes sibling rivalry can be a very inspiring and important part of life. Show Less
LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
Raina is spot on when it comes to family dynamics, and yes, even teen bitchiness. Funny and realistic with moments of gut-wrenching emotion.
LibraryThing member Erika.D
Great story about growing up and living peacefully with a sister!
LibraryThing member LibraryGirl11
A family cross-country trip reveals secrets each family member keeps.
LibraryThing member Kaethe
Perhaps the most important skill a person can learn is how to get along with the people in closest proximity, which is no doubt why there are a billion picture books about siblings.
This is the story of how two sisters learned to get along with one another. I'm sure the truth isn't quite as tidy as
Library copy.
This is the story of how two sisters learned to get along with one another. I'm sure the truth isn't quite as tidy as
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Telgemeier's version, but it is a very good story, filled with humor and irritation. Not unlike most families.Library copy.
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LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
Having devoured Smile and Drama by the same author, I had a renewed interest in picking up this book. (I had previously been interested just based on the sheer number of checkouts of this book at the library.)
Sisters gives a brief glimpse at the relationship between the author's 14-year-old self
Like with Telgemeier's other books, this is a quick and easy read that can be easily finished in one sitting. There were quite a few things I liked about it --- her great illustrations that manage to be so expressive even with fairly minimalist details; the flashbacks were a great addition, especially how these scenes were done with a muted beige "filter" overlaying the illustrations; the relationship between the sisters was realistic and while there is a happy enough resolution between the two at the end, there is not an overly sentimental or unlikely conclusion about how everything will be butterflies and roses going forward; and even though there are some hints of a less than perfect home life, the book is not too heavy or depressing by any stretch. In fact, Telgemeier manages to infuse quite a bit of humor throughout the book.
I highly recommend this book, especially for middle school-age children who have siblings and would like to read something that will ring true to them. Reading this book is like having a sympathetic person to commiserate with and know that person will completely understand.
Sisters gives a brief glimpse at the relationship between the author's 14-year-old self
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and her younger sister. The story takes place during a family vacation to a reunion out of state, requiring a lengthy road trip there and back. While stuck in the car together with their mom and their younger brother, Raina and Amara take turns at annoying one another. Like a typical teen, Raina worries a great deal about fitting in, especially with her older cousins they will see during their visit. Amara, on the other hand, mostly beats to her own drum. This is increasingly apparent in flashback scenes that show a much younger Raina being thrilled about the prospect of having a younger sister before coming to the realization that her actual sibling is not exactly what she had mind.Like with Telgemeier's other books, this is a quick and easy read that can be easily finished in one sitting. There were quite a few things I liked about it --- her great illustrations that manage to be so expressive even with fairly minimalist details; the flashbacks were a great addition, especially how these scenes were done with a muted beige "filter" overlaying the illustrations; the relationship between the sisters was realistic and while there is a happy enough resolution between the two at the end, there is not an overly sentimental or unlikely conclusion about how everything will be butterflies and roses going forward; and even though there are some hints of a less than perfect home life, the book is not too heavy or depressing by any stretch. In fact, Telgemeier manages to infuse quite a bit of humor throughout the book.
I highly recommend this book, especially for middle school-age children who have siblings and would like to read something that will ring true to them. Reading this book is like having a sympathetic person to commiserate with and know that person will completely understand.
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LibraryThing member Beammey
I'm a younger sister so I felt like I connected with Amara than Raina, but I enjoyed this book. It was easy to relate to, and a quick, fun read. The story line is good and the characters are well written. I would recommend this book. 4 out of 5 stars.
LibraryThing member michelleannlib
If you have a sister this book is pretty much perfect.
LibraryThing member benuathanasia
After reading this, I feel like I don't understand my students very well. They obsess over Minecraft and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants, and Dork Diaries...such light frivolities. And then this. It was shockingly...heavy. Depressing and heartbreaking and complex. I supposed this
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revelation makes me feel a bit proud of them. And perhaps a bit sad for them. Show Less
LibraryThing member annhepburn
Very fun book by one of my fav graphic novelists. A sort of sequel to Smile (the story of her year-long orthodontic issues). A good read for all ages.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2017)
Eisner Award (Nominee — 2015)
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2015)
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2017)
Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist — 2015)
Golden Archer Award (Nominee — 2016)
WAYRBA: Western Australia Young Readers Book Award (Winner — 2018)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2016)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Middle School — 2017)
Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List (Selection — 2015)
Sakura Medal (Graphic Novels — 2016)
NPR: Books We Love (2014)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2015)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2015)
Notable Children's Book (2015)
Nerdy Book Award (2014)
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Teen — 2014)
Young Adult Favorites Award (2015)
OYAN Graphic Rave (2015)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Older Readers — 2014)
Call number
IBC.004.02