Sisters

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Sisters
Bibliography
Telgemeier, Raina, Braden Lamb, and Phil Falco. Sisters. New York: Graphix, 2014. Print. 

Plot Summary
Raina wished for a sister and that’s what she got. Amara was born and a tornado hit Raina’s life. She expected having a sister to be something very different. Raina and Amara are far apart in age and that resulted in different interests. Even as the girls grow up they still kept having arguments and then a baby brother comes into the picture. The family sets out on a road trip during one summer for a family reunion. The road trip is full of surprises the van does not have air, a thunderstorm, and even finding a snake on the van. Things do not go as planned when visiting family relatives. Raina cannot relate to anyone. Adults are keeping to themselves and even Amara was doing her own things. Though the girls end up understanding the importance of having each other.

Critical Analysis
Telgemeier captures the relationship amongst sisters perfectly. The main character Raina thought that having a sister was going to be great. Though, Amara was a fussy baby and even had a temper as she grew up. Raina liked peace and quiet usually blocking out the noise with her Walkman. On the other hand, Amara was feisty and had a temper. The sisters do share some qualities like their love of art and family troubles. Having a sister is an unbreakable bond even if one does not see eye to eye you at least will always have each other. It is something that one learns growing up together and facing the good and the bad times. This graphic novel is full of wonderful illustrations each picture has so many details. The stories illustrations are set like a colorful comic book. The main focus of the story is the many misfortunes of the road trip. However, there are flashbacks depicting the story of the two sisters from the beginning. This realistic fiction is inspired by the authors own family. Even though, it is considered fiction it is very relatable to many readers.

Review Excerpts
Review in KIRKUS: “Two sisters who are constantly at odds take a family road trip that covers more ground—both literally and figuratively—than they expect.”
Review in PUBLISHERSWEEKLY: “Telgemeier’s visual storytelling skills are well-honed, and readers will be left wishing for more.”
Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Writer/Artist (for Raina Telgemeier) (2015)
Prix Bédélys Jeunesse (2014)
Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2014)

Connections
This book could be set for a reflective summer reading for students. Student could write a paper on how they can relate to this story. Books with similar to this:
Selznick, Brian. The Invention of Hugo Cabret. ISBN 0439813786

Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. ISBN 0810993139

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