Book Series · 3 Books

Gaither Sisters Books

In order from One Crazy Summer to Gone Crazy in Alabama.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

One Crazy Summer

By Rita Williams-Garcia

Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.

218 pages· 45,472 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Summary: In 1968, Delphine and her sisters travel from Brooklyn to Oakland to reunite with their estranged mother, Cecile. Expecting a summer of fun, they instead find themselves at a Black Panther day camp. As Delphine navigates this unexpected world, she learns about family, identity, and the turbulent times they live in. Will the sisters find the connection they seek, or will Cecile's radical life keep them apart? Discover the transformative journey of three girls in a summer that changes everything.

In reading order

Gaither Sisters Series

3 books · Published 2010–2015

Sale price

$958

One Crazy Summer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.

Sale price

$958

P.S. Be Eleven

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Delphine navigates family changes and a new teacher while clinging to her childhood.

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$759

Gone Crazy in Alabama

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Sisters uncover family secrets in Alabama, testing the strength of their bonds when tragedy strikes.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gaither Sisters series?

There are 3 books in the Gaither Sisters series. It began with One Crazy Summer in 2010, and the newest book, Gone Crazy in Alabama, was published in 2015.