Sister Split
Can sisters ever really be friends? Is there a good way to fight? And is there a way to fix the worst haircut in the history of the world? Sister Split takes a humorous, heartfelt look at some serious subjects.
Ivy Miller is almost twelve, and in her opinion, everything is going great. It's a warm California summer, and she has a pet—a big cranky rabbit named Nibby—who she adores, and a best friend, Susanna, who lives just down the street.
But then everything starts to change—fast. Ivy's long-battling parents separate and then tell their daughters they are divorcing, and Ivy's glamorous, moody, fifteen year-old sister Lacey decides to move out too, to go live with her father. And for some reason, for Ivy, that's what really hurts. So in a heated public moment, she announces that she wants a divorce too—from Lacey!
Pretty soon it's war, culminating in a late night rolling-around-on-the-floor battle between the sisters, when every old hurt is remembered. And that fight is just too much for Mr. and Mrs. Miller, who decide to give their daughters a weekend-long time-out. In the same room. No telephone, radio, TV, or computer.
Nothing but each other.
What will happen next?
This book, intended for ages 10 and up, was published in September, 2001 by American Girl Fiction, The Pleasant Company. It was published simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.
"Warner is right on target with the voices and emotions of her characters.... A fast, satisfying read with moments of enlightenment. Popularity is guaranteed."
Booklist
"A great read for adolescents plagued by sibling rivalry or divorce issues, SISTER SPLIT is well-written and completely girl-friendly."
Copley News Service