"Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia start to change. She doesn't want to play with Lucy anymore, she's unhappy with the way she looks, and she's refusing to eat her dinner. Finally, Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: Olivia is struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone...and just like her big sister, she begins to shrink. But with time, work, and a dose of self-love, both sisters begin to heal and let themselves grow"--Provided by publisher.
year: 2022
call number/section: 741.5, 1000
subjects: sisters, fiction, eating disorders, friendship, body image, girls, graphic novels, comic books, strips, etc, graphic novels, social issue comics
Editions
Willis, Maggie Edkins
Lucy, a young girl has always looked up to her beloved big sister, Livy, but she has recently started to notice Livy's changes. Livy gets angrier and more withdrawn, until Lucy and the family find out Livy has an eating disorder. Apart from navigating middle school and making new friends, while dealing with bullies, now Lucy must find a way to help Livy heal and find her way back to being best friends and sisters.
Schools: 20
Willis, Maggie Edkins
Roaring Brook Press (2022)
"Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia start to change. She doesn't want to play with Lucy anymore, she's unhappy with the way she looks, and she's refusing to eat her dinner. Finally, Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: Olivia is struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone...and just like her big sister, she begins to shrink. But with time, work, and a dose of self-love, both sisters begin to heal and let themselves grow"--Provided by publisher.
Schools: 9