My Big Sister Is So Bossy She Says You Can't Read This Book

I enjoy mailing my nieces and nephews gifts, and books are one of my favorite things to send. I read the same books, and whenever I get together with my nieces and nephews, we always have something to talk about. "My Big Sister..." has been the subject of many fun, yet meaningful, conversations. This book is both touching and funny, and it's hard to believe the author isn't really a kid! My nieces, nephews, and I can't wait to read the sequel!

My almost-ten-year-old son read this novel after several of his 4th and 5th grade classmates recommended it. He's an only child and very much a B-O-Y, yet he thought the story was hilarious. (He especially loved the kid who has a booger collection!) Hershey's book features: a fresh, feisty voice; quirky yet believable characters; a fast-paced plot; psychological depth and insight; pee-in-your pants humor. What a great combo! I hate to sound bossy, but you've got to read this book!

MY BIG SISTER is filled with both humor and heart. The author is able to make us care deeply for Effie and her troubles as well as laugh at the predicaments she gets herself into as she lets her big sister boss her around. Effie is also lonely, and hungry for a new best friend. Her search for someone to fill the hole in her life is poignant and hilarious, and had me wanting to reach through the pages of the book and offer to be her new buddy. As Effie struggles to break out of her role as an easily bossed, somewhat naive little sister, she has to learn to take charge of her life and come to terms with the recent losses that have occured. She does this with humor and pluck and her unique voice shines brightly in the great, humorous tale!

This book was about a girl named Effie and her troubles with her sister. I really enjoyed this book. I can relate to Effie's bad experiences with her sister and I can relate to her being very sad when her grandpa died. I think that The author could have done a little better when she was describing everything and could have made some of the characters a little more lively. I really liked how the author made Maxey sound really rude at first, but then she gradually got nicer and eventually was very nice to her sister. I think that this book was geared to all fifth, sixth, and seventh grade girls. Overall I really liked this book and I recommend it to all girls!