Sisters
Graphic Novel - 2014
0545540607


Opinion
From the critics

Community Activity
Age
Add Age Suitabilitypink_horse_867 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 8 and 15
violet_fox_432 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 9 and 14
blue_cat_14316 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 7 and 13
blue_butterfly_10251 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 6 and 5
Summary
Add a SummaryThis book is based on true stories from author Raina Telgemeier clearly portrays familial tensions in a realistic and entertaining and engaging way. Raina always wanted to have a little sister, but Amara has never been the kind of little sister she expected. When the family takes a three week long road trip to a family reunion, Raina and Amara must deal with their contentious relationship.
In this exciting, funny, and fun filled book you get to see two sisters who like every pair of sisters are arguing, yelling, and not really getting along. But also they can be nice to each other, understanding, and caring. I loved this book !
Two sister's, Raina and Amara
go on a road trip what happens in the book? Read the book to find out what happens in the book.
a book about a family that takes a road trip to a family reunion across the states but the 2 girls fight too much along the way
Sisters is about a family who goes on a road trip and fights whole time and never gets along. Will they ever get back home with a bad weather conditions and snake in the car?
In Sisters, Raina and Amara aren't the best of friends, but with flashbacks from the past and by opening their hearts to the future, they realize that they have to stick together.
this book is about sisters that fight a lot but soon realize that something's wrong with their parents relationship and try to get along better so that their parents will stay together
this book is about the relationship between sisters and all siblings have ups and downs but at the end they r always still SISTERS!
Quotes
Add a Quote
Comment
Add a CommentI loved Sisters- it was fun and very well-drawn and written. The plot was cute and the characters were fun. I really found it interesting watching the family change throughout the book along with the constant flashbacks. The dynamic between the siblings was relatable and very funny. It is definitely a book that I love to come back and re-read whenever I get the chance because it is so charming and fun. I read it the first time when I was younger, and even now, as a teenager, I enjoy re-reading it just for fun. It's definitely a fun read for a younger audience.
I have not read this book but I'v read 'Smile' and it was good and I liked that it was so well drawn. Awesome
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novel which follows the book Smile based on the life of the author. It follows the main character Raina on a family road trip to Colorado as she tries to navigate her relationship with her younger sister Amara. I really enjoyed this book because as a sibling myself, I found that it was easy to relate to the characters and the overall story, which was really well written. From the beginning, their relationship wasn’t always perfect, but as you read further, the various experiences they’ve had together helps them have a stronger understanding of one another. One thing that could have been done better in the book in my opinion, are the transitions between Raina’s old memories and her current life. Some of them felt out of place in comparison to what was going on in the present day. Overall, this is a great read with a humorous and relatable storyline. I would recommend it to anyone over the age of ten and especially to those who have had experiences with siblings. @tressab of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library
This Book is great and probably one of the best books i've read. This is probably the 13th time i've read it and i just placed it on hold a day ago. Ms. Telgimier this is a great book and write some more fictional one's that are similar to this book. I love it! I also just placed a hold on drama which i'm really excited about!!!! I love Ms. Telgimiers books and they should inspire kids around the world to write stories like this!! ILOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!! Bye!!
Feud among siblings has been relevant for most of history, as most people can agree on. Telgemeier’s comic “Sisters” explores the feelings and expectations Raina experiences surrounding her little sister Amara, who turns out to be a grouchy and petulant kid with a passion for drawing. Their family goes through multiple phases, from pet deaths to a grand road trip, which helps in establishing and solidifying the shared relationship among the two sisters. This would make a great read to people who have experienced sibling feuds or generally just anyone who wants a relaxing and humorous read.
Sisters is an autobiographical graphic novel written by Raina Telgemeier as a follow-up to her earlier graphic memoir Smile. It details a long summer road trip taken from San Francisco to Colorado by her family and explores the relationship between Raina and her younger sister, Amara. I enjoyed reading this because it has a really good storyline. I would recommend this to children 10 and up. It has an easy to follow story that you can skip a few pages if you don’t feel like you want to read the whole thing. It is a story that is based on real experiences that happen pretty often. This book is amazing to read various times and when you start to read you won’t be able to make yourself stop. Rating: 5/5
@PrettyKitty of The Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board
Though I've read this a few times now and to be honest it could just be me but the older I get it I feel like I lose just a little bit of interest in the story. I'm not trying to be mean here, but that's how I feel. This is a great story, I'll say that. And still I can totally relate. And seriously three weeks, two sisters, and one family road trip? It's a recipe for mass chaos; or maybe all this chaos will make you see what is truly important. In this graphic novel join Raina and her family for what poses to be one very interesting (and chaotic) family road trip from San Francisco to Colorado.
This continuation of Smile does not disappoint. Sisters is told through colorful and expressive drawings that focus on the relationship between Raina and her younger sister Amara. We get to see Raina and Amara grow and get along with each other. The story is heartwarming yet hilarious.
Brilliant! Family life and sibling rivalry follow two timelines. One present, one beginning just prior to baby sister joining the family. The past timeline pages have a sepia tone to help distinguish them from the present (white) pages. The road trip seat assignments are so on point. When my three boys were growing up, they loved taking trips with me and each boy having his own "row" in our family suburban. They also loved having their own walkmans to listen to books on tape and Adventures From Odyssey. The pet progression also brought back memories. We also had a snake in our house -- a ball python -- who needed to be fed live rodents and also escaped a time or two. Eeek! So many great moments in this book. I think this is my favorite from the author. Thank you for sharing your life in graphic novel form, Raina!
This book is great! Read it.