The Sisters Club
by Megan McDonald
Meet the Sisters Club: twelve-year-old Alex, aspiring actress and born drama queen; eight-year-old Joey, homework lover and pioneer wannabe; and smack in the middle, ten-year-old Stevie, the glue that holds them together — through dinner disasters, disputes over stolen lucky sweaters, and Alex’s going gaga over her leading man. Playfully weaving Stevie’s narration with Alex’s scripts, Joey’s notebook entries, and hilarious elements such as "How to Swear in Shakespeare" and "Dear Sock Monkey" letters, this hugely engaging novel showcases Megan McDonald’s ear for dialogue, comic timing, and insight into the ever-changing dynamics of sisterhood. (description from Amazon.com)
This was a cute tween read! I love how the three sisters, even when they have their scuffles, still have a strong bond. They consistently come back to each other, to their self invented "Sisters Club." I love, too, that they and their parents put on plays together and eat dinner together and support each other...always. What a wonderful family!
I love the format of this book, too. It's partly a diary, partly scenes from a play, partly fake homework, and altogether charming. The illustrations are cute and I especially love the sock monkeys!!
