Operation Sisterhood

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
47 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 2022

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Book Brief

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Operation Sisterhood

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Children`s Literature

•

Education

•

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Harlem, New York • Contemporary

Theme
Childhood & Youth

•

Family

•

Siblings
Topic
Music

•

Education
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Crown Books for Young Readers

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Operation Sisterhood, eleven-year-old Tokunbo “Bo” Marshall adjusts to life in a blended family after her mother remarries and they move into her stepfather’s bustling Harlem brownstone. Bo navigates new family dynamics, homeschooling with her stepsisters, and forming a band to perform at a block party intended to unite the community and celebrate her parents’ marriage.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

534 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Operation Sisterhood by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich offers a heartwarming story with strong, relatable characters and an engaging portrayal of blended families. Readers appreciate its emphasis on community and diversity, though some find the pacing slow. Overall, it's a charming read that highlights family dynamics and personal growth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Operation Sisterhood?

Operation Sisterhood by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich would enchant readers aged 8-12 who delight in stories about blended families, friendship, and community, akin to those found in The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall and The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez. Fans of heartfelt and culturally rich middle-grade novels will find it captivating.

4.2

534 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

An 11-year-old girl and the protagonist, Bo navigates settling into her new blended family with her mother, Lola, after they move into a brownstone and she gains new siblings.

Bo’s 11-year-old step-sister who is warm and sociable, always eager to welcome Bo and her mother into their family, and plays the keyboard as a fellow musician.

11-year-old twins and Bo’s new "sisters"; Lil plays the electric guitar while Lee sings and plays the bass, both contributing to the musical aspect of the group.

Bo’s mother who raised her as a single parent until marrying Bill, and whose past as a baker connects her deeply with Bo.

Consists of co-housing families Charles and Hope Dwyer, Bill Saunders, and later Lola and Bo, focusing on creativity, responsibility, and community involvement.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Children`s Literature

•

Education

•

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Harlem, New York • Contemporary

Theme
Childhood & Youth

•

Family

•

Siblings
Topic
Music

•

Education
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Crown Books for Young Readers

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

770L

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