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The Sisters Eight Book 1: Annie's Adventures (2008)

by Lauren Baratz-Logsted(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

series

Sisters Eight

review 1: 2007 Jun 03delightfulBoth my daughters love this new series starring eight eight-year-old sisters, mystery, adventure, and a huge dose of humor. The Huit sisters live in an unusual house, shared with eight unusual cats. In the way of multiples, the sisters find ways to distinguish themselves from one another, and Baratz-Logsted has done a brilliant job of imagining the conflicts and the joys of sisterhood. The set-up allows for each sister to discover a new and unexpected capacity within herself.And it's so fun! I read these aloud and we hurt ourselves laughing. With eight personalities and new skills, every child will find someone to identify with. Unlike such creations as The Spice Girls, girl power here is found in accomplishment, not in looks.Without saying a wor... mored, Baratz-Logsted also does an amazing job of defying gender norms and invoking feminism. Highly recommended to fans of The Penderwicks, Nancy Drew, Scooby Doo, and any child who's ever thought about what it would be like without those parents around.
review 2: While young children may like the story, it doesn't offer much. Basically it's just 8 kids trying to hide the fact that their parents have disappeared. The idea of having to find powers and gifts had potential but fell flat as there wasn't any type of quest, they just suddenly knew or it appeared in the mysterious hole in the wall for no reason. The story element introduced near the end of a neighboring spy may add depth to the rest of the series. less

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