There’s nothing worse than a rotten redheaded older brother who is the most embarrassing brother in the Elwood school district in Oakland, California. Even three years after the events of My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, Richie makes Patricia’s life miserable, and there is nowhere to hide in their small town. Richie is gross — tangled hair, sloppy room, and messy clothes. And he doesn’t even care — not one bit!
Now that they’re both in middle school, Richie does everything he can to mortify Patricia in front of her friends. Ozzie at the lunch counter says there will come a time when the two siblings will be friends, but that can’t be right…can it? In this companion story to her previous book, beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco tells a lively and warmhearted tale of comic sibling tension and brotherly love based on her own childhood.
"When the end-of-year dance is announced, she is determined to learn the latest dances. Ozzie offers to introduce her to an expert — but it’s her own brother. He teaches Patricia the popular dances, and she finally shows her prowess and winds up with a surprise boyfriend. Characters and action are rendered with verve in the author/illustrator’s signature style, the scenes full of movement.... With its exhilarating illustrations, another tale from this master storyteller rings true." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Patricia Polacco |
Illustrator | Patricia Polacco |
ISBN | 1534478558 |
Publication Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books |
Language | English |