The Sisters Eight Book 5: Marcia's Madness [Paperback]

Lauren Baratz-Logsted (Author), Greg Logsted (Author), Jackie Logsted (Author), Lisa K. Weber (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2010 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Sisters Eight (Book 5)

“The Sisters Eight is really suspenseful and funny.” —Indrani, age 10

 

“I love the Sisters Eight series because I love mysteries. My cousins and friends and my sister and I like to play the Sisters Eight, and we are each a different sister.” —Claire, age 8

 

“I like it!” —Ian, age 5

 

Questions! Questions! Questions! The Sisters Eight have so many questions and so few answers! Luckily, one more month means they’ll get a few answers.

 

Marcia’s month is about to begin. You remember Marcia, right? The sensible one? The one who would never do anything . . . crazy?

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About the Author

Lauren Baratz-Logsted has written books for all ages. Her books for children and young adults include the Sisters Eight series, The Education of Bet and Crazy Beautiful. She lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (May 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547328648
• ISBN-13: 978-0547328645
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was an independent bookseller and buyer for 11 years before deciding to take a chance on myself as a novelist. While trying to sell my books, I worked variously as a Publishers Weekly reviewer, a freelance editor, a sort-of librarian, and a window washer. My first novel, The Thin Pink Line, about a woman who fakes an entire pregnancy, was published by Red Dress Ink in 2003 as their own first-ever hardcover. They've since published two more of my books, Crossing The Line (a sequel) and A Little Change Of Face. In September they'll publish a fourth: How Nancy Drew Saved My Life, a comic gothic that's equal parts Nancy Drew, Jane Eyre and Chick-Lit. 2006 will also see the publication of two other of my novels: Vertigo, a literary novel set in the Victorian era with erotic and suspense undertones, from Bantam in October; and Angel's Choice, an earnest YA about teen pregnancy from Simon & Schuster in December. I'm also a contributor to the Jane Austen fiction/nonfiction anthology Flirting With Pride & Prejudice and editor/contributor of the anthology This IS Chick-Lit, due out from BenBella Books in the fall. I live in Danbury, CT, with my wonderful husband Greg and my equally wonderful daughter Jackie.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bags and sacks of fun, April 14, 2010

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Käthe (Hillsborough, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Sisters Eight Book 5: Marcia's Madness (Paperback)

Less than 24 hours after receiving our copies, the eldest and I have already finished it, and I've read the first 20 pages aloud to the KitKatPandaBatWolf. Oh, we love these books. And this morning I realized why. Unlike so many books for the new novel reader (those Daisy Meadows books, for example) there's a little bit of snark here. Not a lot. Just enough to keep the fantasy grounded. The girls are confronted with big mysteries, but also with the mundane aspects of life. There are mysterious gifts, and groceries to buy. Evil people to thwart, and regular folks doing their jobs. They may share magical powers with their respective cats, but there are still litter boxes to scoop.

I love this series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter LOVES this series, March 26, 2011

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This review is from: The Sisters Eight Book 5: Marcia's Madness (Kindle Edition)

My daughter is in 3rd grade and loves to read book that are part of a series so I am always on the lookout for a good series. This one is perfect for her- she likes mysteries but nothing too scary. She absolutely flew through the series and can not wait until the next 2 books are published. We've recommended it to lots of friends looking for good books. My only complaint is that the books are a bit short!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 9 year old loves this series!, May 20, 2010

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This review is from: The Sisters Eight Book 5: Marcia's Madness (Paperback)

My daughter is 9, but does read at a higher reading level. I have some trouble finding books that are challenging, interesting, and appropriate for her age. It is an easy read, but she absolutely loves this series. We pre-order each book and it can't come fast enough for her.