What happens when your BFF doesn’t feel like forever anymore?
A fresh, honest, and emotionally sharp graphic novel about what it means when friendships change―and whether “forever” can sometimes mean something different than you expected.
"Perfect for readers of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier!" ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years―until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family?
Charise Mericle Harper has written more than fifty books for children, not that she counted, but once when she was at a school visit a kid put his hand up and said, “you wrote fifty-four books. I counted them on Amazon”. These books include chapter books, graphic novels, picture books and early readers, including the
Crafty Cat, Fashion Kitty, and
Just Grace series, and
The Good For Nothing Button. Charise also wrote and illustrated the weekly comic strip
Eye Spy. Charise is excited and slightly nervous to share
Bad Sister with the world. It’s not easy to admit you were bad, even if now you are very, very good.
Rory Lucey is the author-illustrator of the graphic novel “SCRAM: The Society of Creatures Real and Magical.” He also illustrated "Bad Sister" from First Second Books, as well as wrote and illustrated "Jonesy: Nine Lives on the Nostromo" from Titan Books. His work has been featured by The New York Times, Nerdist, Gizmodo, Collider, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more.
Born in London and raised throughout the Midwest, he holds a B.F.A. in Printmaking from Washington University and an M.A. in Teaching from the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two cats.