FRENEMIES IN THE FAMILY
Written by Kathleen Krull
llustrated by Maple Lam
Crown Books for Young Readers, March 13, 2018
240 pages
Ages 8–2
Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0399551246
Frenemies in the Family is a humorous middle grade nonfiction book written by Kathleen Krull and illustrated by Maple Lam. Published by Crown Books for Young Readers, this lively illustrated collection introduces young readers to famous siblings from history, sports, entertainment, and pop culture, exploring sibling rivalry, family bonds, competition, and the complicated love between brothers and sisters.
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They blame you when they get in trouble. They seem like your parents' favorite. They are the only enemy you can't live without. Almost everyone has a juicy story about their siblings – even famous people. Meet those who got along, those who didn't, and everyone in between!
Awards and Recognitions:
Junior Library Guild Selection – Biography
"Lam's frequent black-and-white cartoons add to both humor and context."
– Kirkus
"Krull's wry asides and droll observations make for a light and lively narrative, as do Lam's loose caricatures."
– Publishers Weekly
"The sibling tales are short and packed with humor and playful illustrations, as well as additional facts in comic form."
– School Library Journal
