Ten Ways To Make My Sister Disappear

“A master at describing family dynamics, Mazer reveals the ups and downs of middle-school friendship, as well. This contemporary addition to her admirable body of work should bring new readers.” — Kirkus Reviews“Mazer hits just the right note with each [character], from the children to the elderly neighbor Sprig saves when the woman has a stroke. In an astute bit of push-pull, Sprig is called a heroine, even though she knows she could have gotten help sooner. A solid choice for an underserved age group.” — Booklist“The author excels at depicting the complexity of preteens’ emotions and relationships, especially sibling relationships; many readers will recognize their own feelings here.” — Publishers Weekly“Like Beverly Cleary before her, Mazer catches the intense love-hate relationship that can develop between siblings in the way they separate and reconnect; she also retains a pitch-perfect ear for the way siblings today speak to each other without incorporating vocabulary that would inevitably date the book. Sprig’s generally sunny disposition and interest in her world helps keep the novel fresh and funny despite her woes, and the sisters’ reconciliation at the end rings completely true.” — Horn Book“Captured in these trying relationships are deeper understandings of the dynamics of friendship and sisterhood. Important lessons about decision-making and age-appropriate responsibility are effortlessly delivered. Sprig learns that jealousy and anger are poor companions and that seemingly insurmountable differences can sometimes lead to surprising unions. This entertaining and true-to-life book is an excellent introduction to the world of boys, sibling rivalry, and loyalty. Mazer’s telling of age-old struggles will easily find a home with reluctant readers and sisters alike.” — School Library Journal