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Macmillan Children's Book

Bad Sister

Author: Written by Charise Mericle Harper; illustrated by Rory Lucey

Bad Sister

Bad Sister

$12.99

About This Book

This middle grade graphic memoir by Charise Mericle Harper, featuring illustrations by Rory Lucey, follows a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a “bad...

Page Count
240
On Sale
09/14/2021
Age Range
8-12

Book Details

This middle grade graphic memoir by Charise Mericle Harper, featuring illustrations by Rory Lucey, follows a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a “bad sister.”

Meet Charise.

She’s energetic, helpful, a model pet owner and full of inventions.

But she’s also a bad sister. When she goes too far and breaks little brother Daniel’s tooth, can she redeem herself? Is an accident really an accident if you could have stopped it?

But most importantly... What does it mean to be a good sister?

Imprint Publisher

First Second

ISBN

9781250219053

In The News

A Junior Library Guild selection

"Cathartic proof that childhood provides lessons for a lifetime and that change is possible." —Kirkus, starred review

"Harper makes it clear that despite the angst, Charise and Daniel have an unbreakable bond, and she deftly conveys the sibling dynamic: One minute the two are squabbling, the next they’re secretly finding a way to communicate through the walls after bedtime." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Raw emotions of guilt, shame, and jealousy are explored, as young Charise interrogates the power dynamics of big sisterhood and recognizes Daniel’s strengths."—Book Horn Magazine, starred review

"[...] The story takes a resonant dive into the insular world of children, especially siblings." —Publishers Weekly

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Bad Sister

Bad Sister

$12.99