In a series of super relatable and laugh out loud funny letters steeped in sarcasm, Sister makes her case for being America’s Overlooked Sibling. She uses her family photo album as evidence: Brother is always front and center, the smiling, shining star, while Sister (to her most expressive displeasure), is relegated to the background. As America’s Overlooked Sibling, Sister does all the work while Brother receives (and laps up!) all the praise and accolades. When Brother goes to music camp, Sister has to take care of Brother’s bearded dragon, Frightful, the pet that’s about as far from the dog she wanted as possible. Initially outraged, Sister surprises herself by actually enjoying her bearded dragon pet sitting duties and when Brother returns, there a heartfelt and uplifting shift takes place between the siblings. 

McGhee’s hilarious, sincere exploration of the complex relationship of this Sister-Brother pair is delightful and deeply relatable. The illustrations are incredibly expressive and pair perfectly with Sister’s case for being America’s Overlooked Sibling. Dear Brother makes for a fun and funny romp of a read for all middle schoolers with siblings.