“My family only sees me as the big sister. Nothing else. I have all the responsibilities of a big sister….But even though I have big sister responsibilities, my parents still treat me like a kid.”

Abby Lai is the oldest sister to four very loud, very annoying siblings and is just trying to get by. But one unfortunate day, Abby and her siblings come down with chicken pox leading to a week long quarantine. Stuck at home with her four siblings, Abby is faced with the responsibility that comes with being the eldest child while feeling frustrated by the expectations put on her when she is still just a kid. Abby finds herself brawling and bonding over comics, their Nintendo, and the phone. Although her siblings annoy her – a lot – Abby is able to confront her complicated feelings about her family and friends and is able to come out of her time stuck at home with a new perspective.

In this semi autobiographical graphic novel, Remy Lai humorously depicts what it feels like to grow up in a big family and the push and pull that comes with sibling relationships. Abby’s thoughts and emotions are conveyed through colorful and animated illustrations that readers are sure to enjoy. Recommended for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels.

Intended for readers ages 8-12.