Smaller sister

Title
Smaller sister

Personal Author EPSB
Maggie Edkins, Willis

Summary
"Maggie Edkins Willis's Smaller Sister is a debut middle grade graphic novel about body image, confidence, and the everlasting bond of sisterhood. Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia start to change. She 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 struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone to navigate school and friendships. And just like her big sister, she begins to shrink. But with time, work, and a dose of self-love, both sisters begin to heal and let themselves grow. Soon enough, Olivia and Lucy find their way back to each other--because sisters are the one friend you can never ditch."--provided by publisher.

Year Published
2022

Physical Description
312 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 21 cm

Subject
Sisters -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
 
Eating disorders -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
 
Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
 
Body image -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
 
Girls -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
 
Body image in girls -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.

Summary
"Maggie Edkins Willis's Smaller Sister is a debut middle grade graphic novel about body image, confidence, and the everlasting bond of sisterhood. Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia start to change. She 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 struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone to navigate school and friendships. And just like her big sister, she begins to shrink. But with time, work, and a dose of self-love, both sisters begin to heal and let themselves grow. Soon enough, Olivia and Lucy find their way back to each other--because sisters are the one friend you can never ditch."--provided by publisher.

ISBN
9781250767424
 
9781250767417
 
9781338890624

Publisher
New York, New York : Roaring Books Press, [2022].
 
©2022


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
D.S. MacKenzieGN WILBook30522000378122Graphic Novels