My Naughty Little Sister
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 1952 · Est. 5 hour read

My Naughty Little Sister

Written by Dorothy Edwards · Illustrated by Shirley Hughes

Part of the My Naughty Little Sister series

A young girl recounts various mischievous adventures of her little sister, showcasing her naughty behavior and eventual growth

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192 pages· 17,314 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Meet a mischievous little sister whose antics include attempting to cut the cat's tail and devouring all the trifle at a party. Her stubborn and greedy nature leads to endless chaos, leaving everyone wondering just how much trouble one small girl can cause. Will her family ever find peace, or is her mischief too much to handle? Dive into a world of playful stories that capture the essence of childhood naughtiness and charm, perfect for young readers with siblings of their own.

From the publisher

Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 years My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be? Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister. My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister: ‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ - the Sunday Express.’Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ - The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My Naughty Little Sister series? My Naughty Little Sister When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good My Naughty Little Sister and Bad Harry My Naughty Little Sister’s Friends

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
17,314
Reading age
6–99+
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~781L
Themes & topics
Books about mischievous behaviorBooks about sibling relationshipsBooks about personal growthBooks about childhood stories
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122835
Publication
Published
August 26, 2025
First published
January 1, 1952
Publisher
Farshore
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780008726652

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