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Raina Telgemeier

Sisters

Raina TelgemeierNonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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Raina Telgemeier

Sisters

Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

199

Format

Graphic Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

California • 1990s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

GN290L

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Super Short Summary

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is an autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel that chronicles Raina's road trip from San Francisco to Colorado Springs with her family, focusing on her complicated relationship with her younger sister, Amara. Through flashbacks, readers witness their struggles with sibling rivalry, personal fears, and family dynamics, culminating in Raina's journey towards understanding and connecting with her family.

Humorous

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

128,422 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Raina Telgemeier’s Sisters provides a relatable and engaging look at sibling relationships through its expressive illustrations and humor. Readers praised the authenticity and emotional depth, though some found the narrative less compelling compared to her other works. Overall, it's celebrated for capturing family dynamics with warmth and realism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sisters?

A reader who would enjoy Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is likely interested in relatable, heartfelt stories about family dynamics, especially sibling relationships. Fans of Smile by Telgemeier or El Deafo by Cece Bell will appreciate the engaging artwork and honest emotional depth found in this graphic novel.

4.5

128,422 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

199

Format

Graphic Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

California • 1990s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

GN290L

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