    | Frenemies in the family : famous brothers and sisters who butted heads and had each other's backs Author: Krull, Kathleen | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
One minute you can't live without them ... the next minute you don't want them breathing your air! Siblings everywhere will relate to this humorous look at famous brothers and sisters whose important bonds have shaped their accomplishments ... (mostly) for the better.
| Illustrator: | Lam, Maple |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 7.00 Points: 5.0 Quiz: 193701 | Reading Counts Information: Interest Level: 3-5 Reading Level: 8.30 Points: 9.0 Quiz: 72752 | |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/15/18)
Booklist (01/01/18)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/03/18)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/01/2018 History is jam-packed with siblings, some who got along (like Chang and Eng Bunker), and others who decidedly did not (Queen Elizabeth I and her half sister, Mary). Krull’s genial overview introduces readers to a wide range of famous siblings in short, lighthearted chapters accompanied by amusing illustrations and brief comics, which cover everything from theories about sibling personalities to descendants of famous siblings. Most of the selected figures will be recognizable, such as the Orville brothers, the Romanov children, Edwin and John Wilkes Booth, Vincent and Theo van Gogh, Princes William and Harry, and Venus and Serena Williams. However, the final two chapters, which feature Demi Lovato and her half sister, Madison de la Garza, and the Gosselin children from the TLC show Kate Plus 8, seem out of place among the rest of the notable figures. While none of the chapters are particularly comprehensive, they’re full of interesting facts and helpful context, and elementary- and middle-school readers will likely get a kick out of the relatable angle. - Copyright 2018 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 02/01/2018 Gr 4–7—Keeping your friends close and enemies closer has been a tried-and-true sibling strategy through the centuries. Prolific nonfiction writer Krull has organized a unique biography collection that is sure to be a cult classic. Famous siblings include Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, the van Gogh and Wright brothers, the Romanovs and Kennedys, the Jacksons (Michael, Janet, et al.), Serena and Venus Williams, Demi Lovato and Madison De La Garza, and others. The sibling tales are short and packed with humor and playful illustrations, as well as additional facts in comic form. The narratives cover rivalry, competition, love, loss, illness, and genuine devotion. Serious topics are lightly covered, such as Michael Jackson's facial surgeries and Lovato's bipolar diagnosis. This book is an inventive choice for reluctant readers or a companion text to social studies lessons. VERDICT Perfect for those who loved Georgia Bragg's How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous and a great companion for National Sibling Day (April 10) lessons or as a read-aloud.—Laura Dooley-Taylor, Lake Zurich Middle School North, IL - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
