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A moving, relatable middle grade graphic novel about the everlasting bond of sisterhood, perfect for fans of Real Friends, Squished, Invisible Emmie, and Allergic.
Lucy’s always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia starts to change. Olivia doesn’t want to play with Lucy anymore, she’s unhappy with the way she looks, and she’s refusing to eat her dinner. Finally, Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: Olivia is also struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister’s recovery, Lucy is left alone to navigate school and friendships. Lucy feels lonely and like she’s always on the verge of messing up. But with time, work, and self-love, both sisters begin to heal. Soon enough, Olivia and Lucy find their way back to each other–because sisters are forever. Writing from personal experience, debut author Maggie Edkins Willis delivers a thoughtful, sensitive, and universally relatable story in Smaller Sister. Sure to resonate with fans of Nat Enough and Click.
A Texas Little Mavericks 2023 Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionA School Library Journal Best Book of 2022
Author: Maggie Edkins Willis
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 6/14/2022
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.48 lbs
Size: 8.02″ H x 5.82″ L x 0.94″ W
ISBN: 9781250767417
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