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Sistrsic92
Author(s): Cheryl Dellasega (Author), Tyler Beauford (Illustrator)
- Publisher: Skyscape
- Publication Date: October 1, 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 200 pages
- ISBN-10: 076145456X
- ISBN-13: 9780761454564
Book Description
Meg, a.k.a. sistrsic92, can’t help having a serious inferiority complex—you would, too, if you had a sister like T2P2 (The Totally Perfect Person), who can usually be found surrounded by a circle of her adoring friends and her ultra-popular boyfriend. But Meg soon learns that she has one thing T2P2 never had—blog pals who are the VBFs a girl could ever hope for. When Meg’s sister develops an eating disorder and reveals to Meg a huge secret, Meg will have to decide how far sisterhood goes and what secrets are worth keeping—before it’s too late.
Chronicling the main events throughout are hand drawings by teen-illustrator Tyler Beauford.
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Grade 6–9—Meg is a sophomore who takes up blogging as a sort of online diary. She gives only three friends the password and proceeds to share her pains, sorrows, and joys using all the jargon and typing shortcuts frequently used online. Fortunately, those not in the know have a “clicktionary” to help in translation. The main plot focuses on Meg’s jealousy of Cara, her older sister who has always been T2P2, the totally perfect person. Suddenly Cara has developed an eating disorder, is rebellious and difficult, and has no friends at home or school. Hard as it was to follow in Miss Perfect’s footsteps, Meg discovers that having a gaunt, antisocial sister is even worse. When hospitals and treatment become necessary, the girls’ parents are overwhelmed by Cara’s behavior, leaving Meg feeling even more isolated. Thus her only comfort is her friends on the blog, who are always supportive and focused on her. Aside from the awkward narcissistic aspect, the plot moves forward fairly logically. The revelations about the progression of Cara’s disorder and slow recovery are superficially relayed, as is the huge effect it has on Meg. A subplot about a nosy elderly neighbor who turns into a cool friend is a nice touch. The format of texting, blogs, and IM is cryptic, and the intermittent illustrations are reminiscent of bad manga, but there is a little substance here, making the novel almost a palatable package for chick-lit fans.—Carol A. Edwards, Denver Public Library, CO
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About the Author
Author Cheryl Dellasega lives in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Illustrator Tyler Beauford lives in California.
