Books like Sisters

A funny, deeply relatable ride through the claustrophobic chaos of family road trips and the complicated bonds of sisterhood. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Sisters.

nostalgic
chaotic
claustrophobic
tender

01
Guts
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, deeply relatable exploration of how our minds and bodies react to the overwhelming pressures of growing up.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- humorous
- warm
- relatable
02
Smile
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, funny, and deeply relatable journey through the physical and social growing pains of middle school.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- humorous
- relatable
03
Sunny side up
Jennifer L. Holm
A sun-drenched, bittersweet summer vacation that slowly peels back the curtain on the confusing realities of growing up with family secrets.
Shares:
- nostalgic
04
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply validating, emotionally honest exploration of the roller coaster of childhood friendships and the quest to find where you truly belong.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- relatable
05
When Stars Are Scattered
Victoria Jamieson
A tender, deeply humanizing graphic memoir about holding onto hope and each other when the world leaves you waiting.
Shares:
- honest
06
Best Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply relatable, visually expressive journey through the emotional rollercoaster of middle school social politics.
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- nostalgic
- tender
07
Best friends
Jamie Suzanne · 1998
A breezy, drama-filled dive into middle school social politics and the bittersweet growing pains of sisterhood.
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- nostalgic
- sibling rivalry
08
All's faire in middle school
Victoria Jamieson
A warm, visually engaging exploration of the awkward clash between a quirky, theatrical family life and the harsh realities of public middle school.
Shares:
- humorous
- warm
- relatable
09
Kristy's Great Idea (graphic novel)
Ann M. Martin
A sunny, energetic celebration of middle-school friendship and the empowering thrill of building something from scratch with your favorite people.
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- nostalgic
- humorous
- warm
10
Allergic
Megan Wagner Lloyd
A warm, deeply relatable exploration of childhood disappointment and the creative ways we find to belong.
Shares:
- humorous
- warm
11
Nat Enough
Maria Scrivan
An earnest and encouraging graphic novel about surviving a friendship breakup and discovering that you are already exactly who you need to be.
Shares:
- relatable
12
This One Summer
Mariko Tamaki
A beautifully rendered, sun-drenched ache of a story that captures the exact moment childhood begins to slip away.
Shares:
- nostalgic

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