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151 pp.
| Houghton/Sandpiper
| August, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-547-55440-2$15.00
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. After months of living at home alone, the Huit octuplets discover their missing father is in a snow globe; they must use their special powers to get into the globe and rescue him, as well as their mother. Conveniently, they know just what to do to accomplish this crazy feat. Whimsical spot art captures the humor of the predictable installment.
132 pp.
| Houghton/Sandpiper
| May, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-547-55433-4$14.99
|
PaperISBN 978-0-547-55434-1$4.99
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The Huit octuplets are anxious when Rebecca receives her magical powers. Her super strength and ability to shoot fire from her fingertips prove disastrous, and her sisters sequester her. On her own, and apropos of nothing, Rebecca solves some family mysteries. As usual, draggy patches slow the action, but series fans may enjoy the story.
132 pp.
| Houghton/Sandpiper
| October, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-0-547-33402-8$15.00
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. In their sixth book, the eight sisters travel to France for a family wedding and learn some surprising facts about their relatives. Worrywart Petal discovers her ability to read minds. The prologue provides a brief recap of the first five books, and while the premise of octuplets with magic powers is engaging, like the previous books, the story is ultimately disappointing.
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. "The Eights," as the Huit octuplets are known, still live alone after the mysterious disappearance of their parents. In these volumes, it's Georgia's and Jackie's turn to discover their special powers (invisibility and super speed, respectively), gifts they use to defeat an evil substitute teacher and principal. The stories, though entertaining, continue to feel like brief, unresolved episodes. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Georgia's Greatness and Jackie's Jokes.
119 pp.
| Houghton/Sandpiper
| April, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-547-22668-2$15.00
|
PaperISBN 978-0-547-05328-8$4.99
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. "The Eights," as the Huit octuplets are known, still live alone after the mysterious disappearance of their parents. In these volumes, it's Georgia's and Jackie's turn to discover their special powers (invisibility and super speed, respectively), gifts they use to defeat an evil substitute teacher and principal. The stories, though entertaining, continue to feel like brief, unresolved episodes. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Georgia's Greatness and Jackie's Jokes.
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The aptly named Huit octuplets live alone (with their eight cats) after their parents disappear. The seven-year-old sisters discover they each have a secret power that will help find their folks. Unfortunately, only one girl per book makes her discovery, and readers may not have the patience to get all the way through the projected series. Occasional black-and-white spot art has some style. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Annie's Adventures and Durinda's Dangers.
(4)
4-6
Sisters Eight series.
Illustrated by
Lisa K. Weber.
With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The aptly named Huit octuplets live alone (with their eight cats) after their parents disappear. The seven-year-old sisters discover they each have a secret power that will help find their folks. Unfortunately, only one girl per book makes her discovery, and readers may not have the patience to get all the way through the projected series. Occasional black-and-white spot art has some style. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Annie's Adventures and Durinda's Dangers.