Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia. But then, Olivia starts to change and Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: she's struggling with an eating disorder. Now with her family focused on helping Livvy, Lucy has to figure out middle school, making friends, and dealing with a mean classmate all on her own. But with time, work, and a dose of self-love, both sisters begin to heal. Soon enough, Olivia and Lucy find their way back to each other-because sisters are the one friend you can never leave behind.
Published by Roaring Brook Press, 'Smaller Sister' is yet another fine addition to the current wealth of graphic novels aimed at young readers. Maggie Edkins Willis is a strong comic storyteller whose future releases should be on your radar. While subject material related to eating disorders may be difficult for some readers,Smaller Sisteris so competently composed that it warrants a read by any comic reader. Read Full Review
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