In Sarah’s Shadow

by Karen McCombie

Sisters – one of the closest relationships in the world? Megan and Sarah wouldn’t agree… MEGAN'S Megan is constantly in her big sister's shadow. Prettier, smarter, funnier, Sarah has it all; the adoration of their parents, a great group of friends, talent, and – of course – Conor. Megan struggles to retain her identity as she tries to turn the tables on her lucky, gifted sibling. But is the pecking order ever going to change?
SARAH'S Now we see the sisterly relationship from Sarah's point of view, and slowly, it begins to dawn on the reader that things are not quite as they seem. Could it be that Megan’s perspective is not quite as accurate as originally perceived?

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Family

216 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2000

About the author

Karen McCombie is a bestselling author of children's and young adult novels, and has had more than 90 books published. She is the author of the much-loved series 'Ally's World' (early 2000s) and her most recent books include the Carnegie-nominated historical adventure 'Little Bird Flies' (2019) and it's newly published partner novel 'Little Bird Lands' (2020, Nosy Crow Books), plus the 'St Grizzle's School' series for younger readers (Stripes). She has several books publishing in 2021.
Originally from Scotland, Karen lives in London with her husband, her teenage daughter and beautiful but bitey cat Dizzy.

Reviews

[Fadhila Lucky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would you please stop portraying the women/mums as having to stay at home doing housework and looking after kids her mum being the one having to give up her job so discriminating and just cuz of Megan's mental issue what if she doesn't want her mum on her case all the time caring by being irritating and mean intervening with her business and telling her off and nagging her

[Rachel Brand · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember finding this book really unusual, and I always remembered the plot (especially the part where the younger sister tries to kill/self-harm herself) as I'd never read anything like it at the age of 12. But I never remembered the author or the title and it was by chance that I came across this book when looking at Ally's World books on Amazon. Imagine my surprise that McCombie also wrote this book! A very interesting story but rather strange.

[Lucy Lavelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favourite books as a teenager, and one of my earliest experiences of an unreliable narrator.

Its hard to give a synopsis of the story without spoiling it but I highly recommend this book to teenagers and young adults.
It stayed with me long after I'd finished and gave me the same pang in my gut even after many, many rereads!

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic book. as a teenager I was one for buying books and never reading them. this book certainly changed it! the fact that it comes from two points of view keeps it interesting and full of twists! this book will always stay in my memory and will always be my favourite! I can go back to it anytime, re-read it and never get board! brilliant!

[Gia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and smart.

[BlueHummingbirds · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very clever and disturbing book.

[Charlotte Rigby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good, written from 2 points of view. Very clever