The Girl Who Changed the World

by Delia Ephron

Sick and tired of her older brother's antics, Violet Sparks organizes the younger siblings of the neighborhood into an army, and the group declares an hilarious war on the olders.

148 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 1993

About the author

Bestselling author and screenwriter Delia Ephron's most recent novel is Siracusa. Her other novels include The Lion Is In and Hanging Up. She has written humor books for all ages, including How to Eat Like a Child and Do I Have to Say Hello?; and nonfiction, most recently Sister Mother Husband Dog (etc.). Her films include You’ve Got Mail, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Hanging Up (based on her novel), and Michael. Her journalism has appeared in The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. Her hit play Love, Loss, and What I Wore (co-written with Nora Ephron) ran for more than two years off-Broadway and has been performed all over the world. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

[NTE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as awesome as I wanted it to be, but still, not bad. Elder siblings vs. younger siblings: somebody finally gets their comeuppance - As a middle sibling, I can understand both sides, so not being able to pick a side probably led to my slight disappointment in the book. I don't know what I was expecting... maybe more YA versus the middle grade book that it actually was? Either way: good set up, wish the follow-through was a little bit more in depth.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Continues to be a good book for the much-abused youngers of the world, although I'd hesitate to give it to any child actually related to me lest they get terrible ideas about lizards and "duh". Still, fun.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a neat little book! She sets a goal, gathers the troops, and makes things happen. How can one not like...unless you're an abusing Older -- Duh! ;) (Warning: it may give your little sisters/brothers ideas...recommend with caution. LOL)

[Alexandra]

The girl who changed the world is an amazing book that keeps pages turning!!

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a child this was the only book I checked out of the library more than once; four times actually. Even now, just over a decade later, I still find myself thinking about this book.

[Pat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Girl declares war on older sisters and brothers.
Cute children's book.