My Sister, the Freak
A Graphic Novel
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- Expected Apr 14, 2026
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- $12.99
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Publisher Description
From New York Times bestselling illustrator Dani Jones comes a heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, forgiveness, and outer space invasions.
Mary Seaver lives in her own world. It’s not her fault if sometimes her enthusiasm creates chaos. To Mary, that’s what being 10 years old and a huge science fiction fan is all about. Allison “Al” Seaver is Mary’s older sister—and she’s everything that Mary is not: cool, calm, collected, and super popular.
So it makes sense that when aliens invade their hometown of Pleasant Valley, Mary’s trying to warn everyone about the end of the world while Al’s just hoping it will all go away before the spring dance. But when a secret emerges from their family’s past, Mary and Al find themselves turning to their most unlikely ally: each other.
Dive into Dani Jones's debut original graphic novel, a hilariously tender investigation of sibling dynamics, aliens, and what it is that makes us human.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Sisters learn to appreciate each other while navigating an extraterrestrial invasion in this entertaining graphic novel exploration of sibling bonds. Ten-year-old Mary Seaver is creative and passionate about her interests, even if her classmates ostracize her because of her dedication to method acting the role of flying monkey in the school production of The Wizard of Oz. Mary's older sister Al, a high school freshman, will do anything to avoid conflict, including following her mean-girl bestie's directives on what Al should wear to the upcoming Spring Fling and who would be an acceptable date. The siblings' quotidian interpersonal challenges take a fantastical turn when Mary is chased by a large blue arachnid-dragon creature. As Mary and Al find themselves stuck in the path of a motley crew of space invaders seeking an unknown person, Al must learn to accept her sister—and herself—to save the day. Action packed panels by Jones (The What-If Wonderfest), making a solo debut, burst with dynamic onomatopoeia and propulsive, fast-paced plotting that alternates heartening character moments with madcap alien antics, food fights, and superpowered battles. Mary's own crayon comics feature throughout. The siblings are portrayed with pale skin. Ages 8–12.
