Midsummer Sisters

Written and illustrated by Niki Smith

Two sisters face family upheaval while protecting a wild foal one summer.

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272 pages· ~350L

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Kenzie and Quinn, inseparable stepsisters, spend a transformative summer on coastal islands, bonding with a fragile foal named Starling. Amidst family turmoil and the threat of separation, they vow to protect Starling, questioning if their sisterhood can withstand the storm. As their parents' relationship unravels, the sisters confront the possibility of losing each other. Can their bond endure the changes, or will they be torn apart? This graphic novel beautifully captures the essence of sisterhood and the wild spirit of the Outer Banks' ponies, weaving a tale of resilience and love.

From the publisher

An instant Indie bestseller!Midsummer Sisters is a contemporary graphic novel about two sisters who find themselves watching over a wild foal during a summer of change. A stunning story about the power of sisterhood.Kenzie and Quinn aren’t just stepsisters – they’re best friends. They’re spending the summer with their grandmother, kayaking in the marshy coastal islands she calls home. The Outer Banks are also home to a herd of wild ponies, and the girls fall in love with a fragile newborn foal that they name Starling.But even blue skies and sandy beaches can’t distract from what’s going on back home. Things between their parents aren’t the way they used to be, and the constant fights have left Kenzie and Quinn anxious and confused. They can’t remember a time when they weren’t a family. If their parents divorce and Quinn and her mom move away, will they even still be sisters . . . or will they be nothing?As their world shifts around them, the girls swear to do the one thing they can: keep Starling safe.Award-winning cartoonist Niki Smith delivers a stunning story set during a summer of change. Filled with gorgeous and expressive illustrations, Midsummer Sisters is a celebration of the beauty of wild horses, as powerful as the unbreakable bond between sisters.

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