The Sisters Club

By Megan McDonald

Book Overview

From the author of the Judy Moody books, this exciting novel captures the warmth, humor, and squabbles of three spunky sisters.

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763632511
• ISBN13: 9780763632519
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

I L-O-V-E IT!!!!!

If I could rate this item more than 5 stars, I'd jump at the chance! This book is so enjoyable, and I couldn't stop laughing! It's perfect for girls in the age range from 7-12. The Reel family's into acting, which I'm also a big fan of. When I bought this at the bookstore, I zipped right through it - and turned around and started right over! I liked how it switched from each of the sisters' points of view, too. I hope Megan McDonald writes up THE SISTERS CLUB #2. If so, I'll be first in line to read it!

A very enjoyable book

This book is really good. It is about a trio of sisters who have their own club. There's the oldest sister, Alex, who is dramatic and lovestruck. She is into fashion and glitter and just about everything that older girls crave. The middle sister, Stevie, is the glue of the family and is very simple. The youngest sister, Joey, is cute and playful and loves pioneers. This was a funny page turner. I found myself loving Joey and her hobbies, but all girls are fairly hilarious is their own way. If you're a girl age 7-13, you will love this interesting book about fondue, marshmallows in between toes, and sock monkeys as you share the giggles of Alex, Stevie, and Joey.

Cuteness to the max!

I loved this book, it's personalitys of the characters match perfectly to their place in the family. There where things that the middle child did to the youngest that My own sister did to me! I was amazed. I loved the way it was writen also because it was so creative. In my own words, It's one of my favorites, oh and just becuase I'm not 12 or younger dosen't mean I can't enjoy this. It's truely ment for ALL ages, young or old. It's one of a kind.

The best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book is one the the best books I have ever read.I don't want to tell to much about the book but first of all there are 3 sisters named Alex 12 3/4, Stevie 10, and Joey 8. It is just so funny that they think of these wacky ieads like putting marshlows in between their toes. I think everone should read this book. In the middle of the book Alex heard their mom and dad talking about......READ THE BOOK AND FIND OUT FOR YOUR SELF!!!!!!!!!!

A sisterly good book

The best book I have read is The Sister Club, by Megan McDonald. The main characters in this story are Joey, Stevie and Alex Reel. They live right next door to a theater and their family is really into acting. Their mother is even on a cooking show called Fondue Sue. These 3 sisters are pretty close in age, Joey being 8, Stevie being 10 and Alex being 12. They all have boy names because their mom was sure they would all be boys. The story takes place in Acton, Oregon. I think that is funny that they choose to live there, since the family acts and the city's name sound like act. The story is like a big diary. Stories about boys, Jell-o (Joey's favorite food) and pioneers. I love all the wacky things they do, like putting marshmallows between their toes. All the girls have input in the story, so that makes it even better! The theme of the story is the family's different perspective of things that happen. It teaches you that sisters may not always get along, but they still love each other. I really like this story because of how real the author makes it seem. It makes you feel like you are there, reading over their shoulder while they're writing it.