Frenemies in the Family: Famous Brothers and Sisters Who Butted Heads and Had Each Other's Backs

Gr 4–7—Keeping your friends close and enemies closer has been a tried-and-true sibling strategy through the centuries. Prolific nonfiction writer Krull has organized a unique biography collection that is sure to be a cult classic. Famous siblings include Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, the van Gogh and Wright brothers, the Romanovs and Kennedys, the Jacksons (Michael, Janet, et al.), Serena and Venus Williams, Demi Lovato and Madison De La Garza, and others. The sibling tales are short and packed with humor and playful illustrations, as well as additional facts in comic form. The narratives cover rivalry, competition, love, loss, illness, and genuine devotion. Serious topics are lightly covered, such as Michael Jackson's facial surgeries and Lovato's bipolar diagnosis. This book is an inventive choice for reluctant readers or a companion text to social studies lessons.