{"product_id":"smaller-sister-9781250767424","title":"Smaller Sister","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA moving, relatable middle grade graphic novel about the everlasting bond of sisterhood, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSquished, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Emmie\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAllergic\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia starts to change. Olivia doesn't want to play with Lucy anymore, she's unhappy with the way she looks, and she's refusing to eat her dinner. Finally, Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: Olivia is also struggling with an eating disorder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone to navigate school and friendships. Lucy feels lonely and like she's always on the verge of messing up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut with time, work, and self-love, both sisters begin to heal. Soon enough, Olivia and Lucy find their way back to each other--because sisters are forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWriting from personal experience, debut author Maggie Edkins Willis delivers a thoughtful, sensitive, and universally relatable story in \u003ci\u003eSmaller Sister\u003c\/i\u003e. Sure to resonate with fans of \u003ci\u003eNat Enough\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Click\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Texas Little Mavericks 2023 Graphic Novel Reading List Selection\u003cbr\u003eA School Library Journal Best Book of 2022 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWillis, Maggie Edkins:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMaggie Edkins Willis\u003c\/b\u003e was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in southern Maine. She designed and art directed books for children's publishers for seven years before embarking on a career crafting stories of her own. She now lives in Princeton, New Jersey with her husband, a college football coach, and their husky mix, Mozzarella. When she's not writing or drawing, you can usually find her reading, running, or botching muffin recipes. Her debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eSmaller Sister\u003c\/i\u003e, is based on her own experience as the youngest of three sisters.","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50597199839506,"sku":"9781250767424","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4137ddd2-7a0a-41de-832c-8d542e0478d5.jpg?v=1732174392","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/smaller-sister-9781250767424","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}