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Midsummer Sistersis 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 arent just stepsisters theyre best friends. Theyre 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 cant distract from whats going on back home. Things between their parents arent the way they used to be, and the constant fights have left Kenzie and Quinn anxious and confused. They cant remember a time when they werent 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 Sistersis a celebration of the beauty of wild horses, as powerful as the unbreakable bond between sisters.

This book is part of Scholastic's Summer Reading!

Niki Smith is the author and artist of the Lambda Literary Award-nominated graphic novel The Deep & Dark Blue. Her bookThe Golden Hourwas a Kirkus, SLJ, and NYPL Best Book of 2021. When shes not drawing comics, shes collecting embroidery hoops and zines and learning to draw boats. Niki now lives in Munich, Germany with her wife and two bilingual cats.

Author/Illustrator: Niki SmithFormat:PaperbackProduct dimensions: 272 Pages,Published: Jun 02, 2026Publisher:Scholastic Inc.Recommended for ages 9-12.