I loved this comic about fighting sisters. I think the autobiographical nature came through with the realness of the story. ( )

I found both of the graphic novels delightful. I can't wait to get my students to read them. ( )

Smile by Raina Telgemeier was an absolute delight, so when I saw this book on a local charity book store shelf I figured it would be worth the read. And man, was I right! Raina tells a fantastic story through illustrations and highlights the ups and downs of being a sister.

Raina was an only child but dearly wanted to be a big sister. And then Amara came... and she's not exactly the sister Raina was hoping for. While she's as cute as the dickens, she's annoying and mean and drives Raina INSANE. The sisterhood doesn't get better as time goes on, and eventually they also have a brother to... Flash forward to a family trip where they are going to have to learn to get along, or bump heads constantly...

This book is sugary sweet and playful. It's illustrations really highlight the dynamic between families well and I'm sure it's relatable to many kids who pick this book up (and even their parents!). Raina manages to tell this story with so much heart but also lots of smiles and drama and giggles along the way (yes, pun intended for Smile if you read the first book... I'm hilarious). I can see this book bringing out many conversations among readers and even make some people feel like they aren't along. Ah, the power of story telling.

Definitely a must read in my books! If you want an incredibly fascinating tale of family dynamics that packs a punch, grab this book! You won't be disappointed.

Four out of five stars. ( )

Raina always wanted a sister, but when she finally gets one, she has trouble finding common ground with her. As they venture out on a trip together with their mother and young brother, several incidents cause the two sisters aggravation

Sisters is a cute graphic novel that illustrates all of the frustrations caused by a sibling and also the realities in life that force them to look at each other in a new light. The characters in this book are well developed and the graphics are very appealing. The plot is very timely and comes across as realistic. Overall, Sisters is an engaging graphic novel, covering relevant topics. ( )

Okay. So I don't have a sister.....but I have a sibling. Every child can understand and relate to having a sibling that you wished for......and that it's sometimes an issue ;) I love Raina Telgemeier writing "memoirs" in the form of youth graphic novels.

The story made me smile. Especially the king snake hiding in the car only to reveal itself on a roadtrip! I cannot relate to that!! It is also a growing pains story, a struggling family story....kids from all walks of life can find something in it to hold on to.

I can now do reader's advisory on it much more thoroughly! ( )

Good story. Somewhat relatable, though my sister and I got along much better I like to think. ( )

Oop, apparently I've read this book five times! It's a super, super quick read, but it's always proved to be funny and entertaining! ( )

I enjoyed reading this book. The book had great illustrations and added a really cool flashback effect when the main character was talking about the past. I do however wish that there was more going on throughout the plot. ( )

I love how true her voice is, capturing all the different parts of family dynamics - the good parts and the ugly stuff we do to each other and never really forget. ( )

The drawings were somehow even better and the cheesiness and humor are perfect.
This is relatable to all the siblings out there. ( )

My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/p0h0_tEhrHc

Enjoy! ( )

This book encapsulates perfectly the relationship between sisters: the awkward I-hate-you-but-not-really, the weird little things that make or break your relationship, and the strange feuding that can happen. Even more than that, this book perfectly explores what parental and family issues look like through the lenses of a younger child. It reminds me of the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary, where the problems are orbiting the main story, never directly in the spotlight, but assuredly there and present. Overall, just a great book and one that I would be willing to read again, even as an adult. ( )

Very cute, middle grade readers are sure to love these comics but Telgemeier ( )

I love Raina Telgemeier. This is the 4th book of hers I've read with my 9-year-old daughter, and I cannot say enough good things about them. My daughter has now read Sisters at least 3 times, and I think she's starting in on it again.

This book is her follow-up to Smile (which my daughter has also read 3 times). They don't need to be read in order, and I highly recommend them both. Good stories, good illustration, and just overall really great books for my daughter (and me). They're not "message" books, but instead just slice-of-life stories from Raina's childhood.

Makes me want to get some of her Babysitter Club graphic novels. ( )

Fun and honest autobiographical graphic novel about growing up and family. ( )

Telgemeier adds another outstanding book to her career - a true authentic voice that explores the ups & downs of family, when siblings turn out to be something you didn't expect, and that awkward place between middle school and high school. All done with humour and warmth. Kids are going to LOVE this! ( )

Cute novel about a family that goes on a family road trip and eventually works through family issues in a graphic novel. ( )

Sisters continues the autobiographical story from Smile, this time revisiting Raina’s relationship with her sister. The story hinges on a family vacation, driving cross-country to visit relatives, with flashbacks to other family memories. I loved how some moments were so terribly dated (But familiar! I remember Walkman batteries as a precious commodity, too!) and some were universal (Some of my students are hitting the terrible stage of being no longer adorable little children but not quite independent teenagers, either).

Read my full review here. ( )

This autobiographical story Sisters is about a long summer road trip taken from San Francisco to Colorado by 16-year-old Raina and her family. Before the actual road trip begins, you see how Raina wished for a younger sister. Once her younger sister Almara was born, Raina regretted her wish. She realized that a younger sister is annoying and constantly gets in the way.

This would be a great book for talking about family relationships and the desire for personal space. ( )

loved this! even shared bits with my husband while reading. ( )

This is a classic family vacation story and all that goes with it, set in a graphic novel format. The author is Raina, the older sister in the story, which is a memoir of a family reunion. The road trip from CA to CO and back has memorable moments as does the reunion itself. I don't often care for books where siblings are down right mean to each other. There's a bit of poignant connection between the sisters towards the close of the book that causes a shift towards kindness and makes the hard stuff more palatable. ( )

Raina is excited to be a big sister. When Amara is born, things aren’t quite how she expected them to be. Her new little sister is very cranky! Even later--they get a new baby brother too! Later, when something doesn’t seem right between their parents--they understand that they need to get along as sisters. A lot of this book is told as flashbacks through the mode of a graphic novel.

I really enjoyed this book! I have a little sister so it was very funny to see the connections between the relationship between my sister and I and between the sisters in the book. I loved the illustrations and all of the humor of the main character. All of the characters were very likeable and it was easy to read. ( )

It's no secret I loved Smile because I could completely relate to what Raina was going through. Every dentist appointment Raina went to I would wince because I could remember those wire tightenings that were torture. With Sisters we get to see Raina growing up with her sister. There are flashbacks from Raina growing up with her sister to the present time in the book where she is going on a road trip with her family.

Raina as a young girl wanted a sister really badly. She would walk around everywhere just chanting the word sister until the day arrived where Amara was born. Raina and Amara have a rough start. All Amara does is cry all the time. Even when Raina tries to be nice to her Amara is doing her own thing. Now of course this tension is bound to happen because they are a few years apart. I always like a sister dynamic in books whether they get along right away or not. Family bonds in general are always interesting to support because I can always relate to them. I don't have a sister - I have brothers but I still can see the fights and camaraderie in Sisters with my life. I'm more like Amara when it comes down to everything especially being the youngest (They have a younger brother named Will). I can be a real pain when my brothers are involved although there is always that love there. The overall message really shows that love still wins out with everything between siblings as long as you care about one another.

The book takes place at a time where Raina's family is going on a road trip to a family reunion. The funny thing is that her mom and her mom's siblings don't get along and end up squabbling the whole time they are there which the kids call her out on. Meanwhile Raina's father is traveling by plane for work reasons but there is a little more to that story that I think kids could relate to if they are dealing with the same things.

While on the road trip and during the reunion Amara and Raina bicker. They think the other one is more annoying than the other. Raina has her music and love of comics while Amara likes drawing like her sister and also has a love of annoying her as well. I know I've been writing that a lot in this review but it's true. Amara likes to bug her older sister. She even got a snake when Raina clearly is afraid of them. She's also surprisingly wise because she mentions how Raina cares what people think of her and she doesn't. A lot of girls end up comparing themselves with other girls or what you are "supposed" to look like or find interesting. Good for her for having some self-confidence although nothing against Raina because who doesn't want to fit in?

Sisters was a great sequel to Smile. I really liked the sibling story and the little messages throughout the story. This is really worth reading if you enjoyed Smile or if you just like comics. ( )

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is set in the 1980's and the story opens with the Telgemeier family on a road trip to Colorado for a family reunion. Throughout the story Amara has flashbacks of wanting to have a younger sister, and then being underwhelmed when she finally got one. At the reunion, Amara realizes that she has little in common with her cousins now and begins to bond with her sister. Amara realizes Raina is more than just her pesky little sister and they grow closer.

I thought Sisters by Raina Telgemeier was a very interesting book, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the book Smile. The book was not only humorous but also heartfelt. Amara is a very dynamic character and I enjoyed hearing more of her story. ( )

Denne var veldig søt, og jeg kjente meg godt igjen i "søskenkjærligheten" for å si det sånn. ( )