Dear Sister (Sweet Valley High #7) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Francine Pascal (Author)

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Product Description

Jessica's twin sister, Elizabeth is in a coma after a motorcycle accident. Her boyfriend, Todd, and Jessica watch and wait, hoping for a change in her condition.

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Sweet Valley is stunned by the news: Beautiful young Elizabeth Wakefield lies in a coma, on the brink of death after a horrible motorcycle accident.

Elizabeth's boyfriend Todd is consumed by guilt; he was driving and escaped unharmed. He feels totally helpless. All he can do is wait for a change in Elizabeth's condition--a change that might mean the loss of the only girl he's ever loved.

But no one is more shattered than Elizabeth's twin, Jessica. As she keeps watch over the silent body of her sister, she's overwhelmed by despair. Without Elizabeth, can life go on?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Books (November 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553276727
• ISBN-13: 978-0553276725
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #495,051 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Top All Time Classic SVH books, February 17, 2006

By	Kirauge "Caleb" (Northern VA) - See all my reviews

This is probably one of the most memorable books from the SVH series. "A senseless tragedy" changes the persona of Elizabeth Wakefield; she becomes wild, reckless, and shameless to say the least. Her sweet, loyal and ethical persona has evaporated as an outcome of her accident, leaving a trail of devestation in her wake towards her friends and family.

Jessica notices the sudden change in her sister, and is immediately held responsible for her sister's actions; by both her parents and her friends. Here Jessica has to assume the role of the more "responsible" twin, which she loathes since it is getting in the way of her social life. Jessica changes only enough where she has to take on the responsible role of chaperone for her sister as well as defender to her sister's actions. In short, the character roles of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield have (for the first and only time in this series) reversed. Only Elizabeth takes the role Jessica normally holds to a much higher and wilder level (i.e. allowing Bruce Patman of all people, attempts to seduce her twice). Jessica is left having to make excuses for her twin and stuck having to babysit the Percy twins, another stressor in her life that she could do without.

Todd's character is amazing. Even though Elizabeth has snubbed him countless times throughout, he still shows his commitment and devotion for "the only girl he's ever loved". He rescues her numerous times from her disasterous and reckless behavior, which only adds strength to his already revered character. His allience with Jessica is suprising, but not too surprising to notice that it lasts only as long as Elizabeth is going through her "mysterious illness".

Although there is a little critical note in which should be addressed. Personally, the book should have ended with Elizabeth hearing about all of her wild and crazy actions, or at least started up in the next book, "Heartbreaker." Also, it is not mentioned how Elizabeth gets out of the scrapes of her term paper or with her relationship with Enid. These key issues should have been addressed more fully.

All and all, a great book. One of my personal favorites in the series despite the personal criticism.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great..., February 11, 2006

By	dancerchic500 "love, a sweet valley lover!" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This book was great. Evne though I read ti a long itme ago I'll try to write a good review. Elizabeth is in a coma from the motorcycle accident with Todd. Todd comes out ok, not hurt. Than all of a sudden... Elizabeth wakes up. Everyone thinks it's over with, it's a happy ending, but there wrong. She starts acting like Jessica! It gets to the point were she goes out with Bruce and she goes to his house! I know,shocking, I recomnd this book to any sweet valley fan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read this! It is da Bom!, January 20, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

Man! This book is awesome! Elizabeth gets stranded at a party and her sister Jessica left her there like she always does. Elizabeth has no choice but to go with Todd on his new bike and while she is on the bike, BOOM!!, there is an accident. Todd is left with some cuts and bruises but Elizabeth was not wearing a helmet and ends up lying in a coma. Elizabeth recovers and her good old you-can-count-on-me personality has transformed into Jessica's party-till-you-drop personality. Elizabeth goes out with every boy in town and ends up with Bruce Patman! WHAT WILL HAPPEN?