Three Sisters [Paperback]

Norma Fox Mazer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1987

Karen's misplaced romantic feelings for her sister Liz's boyfriend threaten to alienate Liz, but a disturbing revelation from the third sister in the family promises to bind them all together again.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Newbery Honor author Mazer limns an engrossing true-to-life portrait of Karen, Toby and Liz--who call themselves the Katoli--sisters three years apart in age who undergo the vicissitudes of sibling rivalry. Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 8-10 The story of 15-year-old Karen's crush on her older sister's boyfriend. This is not a Betty Cavanna crush, though. Karen actually tries to climb into bed with Scott. He's too sick with flu to take advantage of the situation; the showdown, where both of them must face facts, comes later. As side issues, Mazer also attempts to portray the changing nature of Karen's relationship with her sisters and Karen's own emotional development. After a promising opening, it becomes clear that Mazer is attempting too much, and that none of the plot lines is strong enough on its own. The novel deteriorates into a soap opera for teens: loosely connected scenes, occasionally intense, sometimes mildly titillating, peopled by shallow characters moving to an abrupt ending ("tune in tomorrow"). This impression is strengthened by the "Sweet Valley High" style dust jacket. Of course, soap operas have a ready audience, but Mazer has done better than this in the past and will do better again. Better to wait. Barbara Hutcheson, Greater Victoria Public Library, B.C., Canada
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks; Rep edition (June 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590332546
• ISBN-13: 978-0590332545
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,642,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

NORMA FOX MAZER is the award-winning author of many novels for young people. She has been honored with the Christopher Award, a Newbery Honor, the Edgar Allen Poe Award, and a National Book Award nomination. She and her husband, novelist Harry Mazer, divide their time between Jamesville, New York, and New York City.

Customer Reviews

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK!, July 11, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Three Sisters (Paperback)

THIS IS AN AMAZING BOOK! MRS. MAZER SHOW US HOW WE CAN'T HELPING WHO WE LOVE, EVEN IF IT IS YOUR SISTER'S BOYFRIEND, WHO IS TRYING NOT TO LOVE YOU BACK, BUT DOESN'T REALLY WORK!

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book Three Sisters, by me, November 13, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Three sisters (Paperback)

The book Three Sisters by Norma Fox Mazer is a very interesting book. I enjoyed the great writing styles like irony and descriptive, vivid writing. Also pleasing was the exciting plot about a girl just like you. What makes the book better though is that I can relate to Karen, the main character. You should read this book for its writing styles, plot and its relativity to life.
Norma Fox Mazer put a whole lot of effort into o the writing style of this book. Different varieties of words flow together to make the sentences vivid and descriptive. The book is detailed, but still leaves you to draw your own conclusions and paint your own pictures. Mazer does a fantastic job making this book unpredictable. She twists the story around winding roads that lead you to your own conclusions. Her use of irony has a great impact on the story. This irony adds such an effect that you will feel ad though you have entered a new part of your own unpredictable life. Three Sisters is a very will written book that is descriptive, vivid, detailed and full of irony. Be sure to check out this book!
Three Sisters is a very entertaining story. Not only is the book, vivid and descriptive, but it van be used to help you make decisions in your life. For Example, Karen has 3 older sisters, and because I also have three other siblings, I can relate to her problems, and see through her eyes. I can see eh things that she does are either right or wrong. Karen faces peer pressure. Seeing this you and I can see how much of a mistake that would be though. Another example is that I can learn from that mistakes she has made in the book and make sure I stay away form making that same mistake in my life. And lastly, I cam look at the things she did honestly and truly, and act upon those loving motions also. Karen did many virtuous things to keep her relationship with loved ones from falling apart, things that worked very will. You should look at the instances in your life and give up your pride to do those things also. The book Three Sisters is very relative to lives just like yours, and you can learn a lot about life from reading this book.
Another item I found pleasing in Three Sisters was the exciting plot. Norma uses irony to create the mood. Karen, The main character is a kid just like you who is growing up and wants everyone to stop treating her so different. Because she is so much like teenagers all across America, the plot is very useful and pleasing. The plot was definitely not slow moving, and at times I lost my breath when the story took and unusual turn. I thoroughly enjoyed the book Three Sisters, and you will too.
Those are all reasons why you should read the book Three Sisters. It is well written with different writing styles, has and exciting plot, and is very realistic to your own life. You can learn many important lessons and make choices knowing that you wont make the same mistakes that Karen has made. Also Norma Fox Mazer is s great writer ad many other writings styles boy reading Three Sister. Not only that, But you can relater to the problems and see through the eyes of Karen, who like you is growing up. Lastly, this book has a considerable amount of irony; making is as unpredictable as your own life. The sudden twists and changes make Three Sisters a book you can hold close and relate to life. In conclusion I challenge you to read the book Three Sisters, for it is a breathtaking experience.