Book Title: My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Author(s): Patricia Polacco
Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Copyright Date: 1994
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Brief Annotation: Tricia and her brother, Richie, are always competing with each other. Richie, being 4 years older, is always beating Tricia and it drives her crazy! She tries to outdo her brother in almost everything and it never works. One night she wishes upon a shooting star and her wish comes true, but not in the way that she expected. In the end, she realizes that her brother is always there for her!
Your Rating (1-5) and why: 5 – This was a funny, interesting story about siblings that I think a lot of people can relate to. The competitive nature of the siblings in the book is very similar to what many young children feel with their siblings. The illustrations were detailed and well done. Also, the ending has a loving and heart warming message in it.
Readers who will like this book: Young children who have siblings will enjoy this book because they can relate to the story.
Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: Who has an older brother or sister that they are competitive with?
Optional, but noted as extra effort:
1. Interest Level (age): Grade 3
2. Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 3.9
3. List awards: American Library Association Notable Children’s Book, A School Library Journal Best Book, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
4. Does this book have a book trailer? No
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