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Sisters Eight #3
Georgia's Greatness
The Sisters Eight are back in a new adventure! This time, Georgia gets her chance to be the hero--if she doesn't completely mess things up!
In the first two installments of the Sisters Eight, we met the sisters (octuplets) and their eight cats. We discovered Mommy and Daddy disappeared (or died) and that to find out what happened to them, each girl must discover her power and gift. Annie and Durinda both found theirs. We also learned that the girls' nosy neighbor The Wicket is very interested in what Mommy was working on before she disappeared (or died).
In this, the third book, the plot Mrs. McGullicudy, the girls' teacher, is AWOL, and the substitute teacher is too beautiful to be believed (in your narrator's humble opinion.) Does her beautiful facade hide an evil soul? (These are books. Of course it does.) And Georgia makes a blunder that could keep the girls' from ever finding their parents. Are the Sisters Eight doomed to live alone forever?
In the first two installments of the Sisters Eight, we met the sisters (octuplets) and their eight cats. We discovered Mommy and Daddy disappeared (or died) and that to find out what happened to them, each girl must discover her power and gift. Annie and Durinda both found theirs. We also learned that the girls' nosy neighbor The Wicket is very interested in what Mommy was working on before she disappeared (or died).
In this, the third book, the plot Mrs. McGullicudy, the girls' teacher, is AWOL, and the substitute teacher is too beautiful to be believed (in your narrator's humble opinion.) Does her beautiful facade hide an evil soul? (These are books. Of course it does.) And Georgia makes a blunder that could keep the girls' from ever finding their parents. Are the Sisters Eight doomed to live alone forever?
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Lauren Baratz-Logsted
53 books471 followersLauren grew up in Monroe, CT, where her father owned a drugstore at which her mother was the pharmacist. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where she majored in psychology. She also has what she calls her “half-Masters” in English from Western Connecticut State University (five courses down, another five to go…someday!).
Throughout college, she worked semester breaks as a doughnut salesperson, a job that she swears gave her white lung disease from all the powdered sugar she breathed.
Upon graduation, she began work at the venerable independent spacebookseller, now sadly defunct as such, Klein’s of Westport. There, she bought and sold for the better part of 11 years.
In November 1994, Lauren left the bookstore to finally take a chance on herself as a writer. Success did not happen over night. Between 1994 and May 2002 – when Red Dress Ink called with an offer to buy THE THIN PINK LINE – Lauren worked as a book reviewer, a freelance editor and writer, and a window washer, making her arguably the only woman in the world who has ever both hosted a book signing party and washed the windows of the late best-selling novelist Robert Ludlum.
Since Red Dress Ink’s call in 2002, Lauren has been kept very busy with writing more novels and checking her Amazon ranking on a daily basis. She still lives in Danbury, with her husband and daughter, where she has lived since 1991.
In addition to writing, Lauren’s daughter keeps her busy, accounting for the rest of her time.
Lauren’s favorite color is green.
Lauren’s favorite non-cat animals are penguins.
Lauren wants you to know that, however you are pronouncing her last name, you are probably pronouncing it wrong.
Throughout college, she worked semester breaks as a doughnut salesperson, a job that she swears gave her white lung disease from all the powdered sugar she breathed.
Upon graduation, she began work at the venerable independent spacebookseller, now sadly defunct as such, Klein’s of Westport. There, she bought and sold for the better part of 11 years.
In November 1994, Lauren left the bookstore to finally take a chance on herself as a writer. Success did not happen over night. Between 1994 and May 2002 – when Red Dress Ink called with an offer to buy THE THIN PINK LINE – Lauren worked as a book reviewer, a freelance editor and writer, and a window washer, making her arguably the only woman in the world who has ever both hosted a book signing party and washed the windows of the late best-selling novelist Robert Ludlum.
Since Red Dress Ink’s call in 2002, Lauren has been kept very busy with writing more novels and checking her Amazon ranking on a daily basis. She still lives in Danbury, with her husband and daughter, where she has lived since 1991.
In addition to writing, Lauren’s daughter keeps her busy, accounting for the rest of her time.
Lauren’s favorite color is green.
Lauren’s favorite non-cat animals are penguins.
Lauren wants you to know that, however you are pronouncing her last name, you are probably pronouncing it wrong.
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December 28, 2014
And the adventure continues brilliantly in Book 3! This story adds a nice new twist in that the story begins to comment on itself, and on the pattern that is being created in how the books are written and how the powers, gifts, and adventures are unfolding. It begins to point out the writing process, such as "showing" a story rather than "telling" it - which was just brilliant, added a nice dose of humor to the already witty dialogue, and made the reader feel part of the adventure. Well done!
May 23, 2012
This is the third book in the Sisters Eight series by Lauren Baratz-Logsted, Greg Logsted, and Jackie Logsted. Our oldest daughter discovered the first book of this series recently at our local library and fell in love immediately. We've borrowed the next few books in the series and she's read them quickly in succession.
I found the story to be strange, but interesting and I can see that this series would appeal to a young elementary school-age child just getting into reading longer chapter books. The story occasionally interacts with the reader, usually foreshadowing dramatic parts that will follow later in the book. The book has a suspenseful and mysterious plot and I think that the series will keep my oldest enthralled the whole way through.
The stories have a pattern that is both predictable (it's even mentioned in the story) and reassuring. In each book, one of the eight girls discovers her power and gets a gift within the span of a month - the series order goes from the oldest to the youngest octuplet. This story still follows this pattern, but Georgia has to do things a bit differently. Since the tale occurs throughout the month of March, it has a Spring/St. Patrick's Day theme and I love the discussion about trite and hackneyed clichés. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series and discussing the stories with our oldest.
interesting quote:
"I'm sure it will come in handy at some point. Nearly everything always does, except when it doesn't." (p. 119)
I found the story to be strange, but interesting and I can see that this series would appeal to a young elementary school-age child just getting into reading longer chapter books. The story occasionally interacts with the reader, usually foreshadowing dramatic parts that will follow later in the book. The book has a suspenseful and mysterious plot and I think that the series will keep my oldest enthralled the whole way through.
The stories have a pattern that is both predictable (it's even mentioned in the story) and reassuring. In each book, one of the eight girls discovers her power and gets a gift within the span of a month - the series order goes from the oldest to the youngest octuplet. This story still follows this pattern, but Georgia has to do things a bit differently. Since the tale occurs throughout the month of March, it has a Spring/St. Patrick's Day theme and I love the discussion about trite and hackneyed clichés. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series and discussing the stories with our oldest.
interesting quote:
"I'm sure it will come in handy at some point. Nearly everything always does, except when it doesn't." (p. 119)
May 3, 2010
This book is part of a great series for readers just breaking in to chapter books and who like a little bit of magic.
December 17, 2025
don’t mind me. just rereading a crucial series from my childhood 💙
August 17, 2010
I'm really liking this series. The characters are memorable and lovable. I'm really impressed, very few series designed for eight year olds hold my attention this long.
Last time Durinda found out her power and the sisters discovered the pattern of discovering their powers and gifts. This time it becomes evident that their cats gain the same powers they do, when they do. Poor Georgia, it's her month and everything should be going her way, but it's not. First a pigeon brings her gift on the first day of the month, and she sends it back because she doesn't like it. Later on she realizes how stupid that action was and she works very hard to make up for it. Then her cat discovers the power before she does! Add to that that their substitute teacher is beautiful, kind, and keeping an eye on Georgia (and who quite possibly is evil!) and she's having quite a time of it. Things seem to work out though... or do they?
Last time Durinda found out her power and the sisters discovered the pattern of discovering their powers and gifts. This time it becomes evident that their cats gain the same powers they do, when they do. Poor Georgia, it's her month and everything should be going her way, but it's not. First a pigeon brings her gift on the first day of the month, and she sends it back because she doesn't like it. Later on she realizes how stupid that action was and she works very hard to make up for it. Then her cat discovers the power before she does! Add to that that their substitute teacher is beautiful, kind, and keeping an eye on Georgia (and who quite possibly is evil!) and she's having quite a time of it. Things seem to work out though... or do they?
August 19, 2013
My granddaughter, her mother and I just finished this book. As DGD is just learning to read, we read it out loud to her, laughing and being (slightly) scared along the way. I know the blurbs say this is for the middle grades, but I and others have noted it works very well for those just moving into chapter books. DGD is 6 1/2 and this is perfect for the child who has read lots of books with her parents. It was fun for me, too.
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April 28, 2010LOVE IT!!! :)
April 9, 2016
THat was a real eye-popper!
October 25, 2012
Can't remember library books ever having had such heavy usage at our house! In three weeks, I've read the series once, but C is halfway through a third round already!
November 3, 2012
Enjoying the series. Sorry to have read it out of order.
August 31, 2013
I believe that "the sequels never live up" is false for these books. Every single one is amazing.
November 15, 2013
Georgia can turn invisible.
September 10, 2014
Just as enjoyable and fun as the first two. I'm really enjoying this series, small as the books may be, and I'm excited to start reading the next books as soon as possible.
January 7, 2016
georgias is cooler then durindas when she twitches her nose she is invisible i thought it was really really cool
October 10, 2016
cute stories!
January 25, 2017
Liked this one even more than the first two.
February 7, 2017
Wonder
I recommend this book to all people who like to wonder. Because it doesn't tell you exactly word for word what is happening. Very good book
I recommend this book to all people who like to wonder. Because it doesn't tell you exactly word for word what is happening. Very good book
April 23, 2018
Third entry in the series and I am officially addicted to it now, a delight to read, and hilarious. Roll on number four!
April 1, 2020
This is one was really fun and rather suspenseful at times!
August 31, 2025
I think I’m going to do this “revisit a childhood book series” thing every year! Georgia’s book was full of hijinks in true Georgia fashion and the coolest power yet in my opinion: invisibility! And not Harry Potter-style invisibility that requires a cloak - just two twitches of the nose. I still maintain poor Annie got the short end of the stick in terms of powers. But now we have some new lore in the Sisters Eight world with a new aunt (crazy Serena) that posed as a substitute teacher and kidnapped McG to get close to the girls. Was a crazy time honestly. Next up is Jackie!
January 28, 2020
The writing was quite different from the first two books, and honestly, it was a step-down. I really liked the first two because while the plot was juvenile it didn't feel as though you were reading a kids book. This felt like a kids book. It disappointed me quite a lot but I still gave it 3 stars because of the nostalgia.
May 1, 2024
Remembering how little innocent Umber used to wiggle her nose and see if she could go invisible. I tried that so many times, you all have no idea how I tried to find out my "power" before I was a logical teen and realized no one has invisibility except the nerd kid in the corner at school-- wait, that's me!
It does work!
It does work!
September 2, 2018
This book was funny and engaging. However, my children were again frustrated with how stupid the girls all seemed to be, when they seemed so smart in the first book.
May 22, 2020
This is the third in the fun, mystery-fantasy for kids. Each of the Huit octuplets discovers a power she has, and we learn more about the situation with the parents of the girls!
March 12, 2022
Great :)
August 17, 2022
Probably my favorite sister 8 books so far!
September 6, 2024
My most favorite children’s book :)
November 20, 2019
3 books in this series is going to be my limit. The stories are so formulaic (they all have the exact same prologue, if that tells you anything.) The book is written in some mysterious omniscient first person, who mentions all eight of the sisters by name, thus not identifying herself as one of the Eights, yet still uses 1st person plural pronouns and includes herself in the actions and decisions of the group. The sisters are kind of bratty and unpleasant to each other and everyone else (except for a few very special people) which makes them not so fun to hang around.
Sure, they’re clever and manage to conveniently escape from the scrape they get themselves in through a series of fortunate coincidences and a bit of quick thinking, and they even tend to learn things along the way, but the fact is that each variable gets plugged into the template in nearly the same way each time, and the thought of going through that formula six more times to find out what happened to their missing (or dead) parents is a bit too much to bear.
Sure, there are things that aren’t all bad; Mr. Pete, for example. And I’d be interested in finding out how the notes and gifts get delivered, and by whom, but if I really get that curious, I’ll probably just skip to the end and pick up the last book.
Sure, they’re clever and manage to conveniently escape from the scrape they get themselves in through a series of fortunate coincidences and a bit of quick thinking, and they even tend to learn things along the way, but the fact is that each variable gets plugged into the template in nearly the same way each time, and the thought of going through that formula six more times to find out what happened to their missing (or dead) parents is a bit too much to bear.
Sure, there are things that aren’t all bad; Mr. Pete, for example. And I’d be interested in finding out how the notes and gifts get delivered, and by whom, but if I really get that curious, I’ll probably just skip to the end and pick up the last book.
December 18, 2023
This book is more of a school story than the other books in the series. The girls are all in the grade ahead of their age group, maybe because there are only two kids that age in their entire town, and maybe because Annie, Jackie, and Marcia are smart enough for all the girls. The girls have a substitute teacher named Serena Harkness. Harkness is obviously a fake name, and Serena probably took it from Jack Harkness in Doctor Who, because the revival came out in 2005 and she totally could have seen it. I hate Principal Freud, probably because I also hate Sigmund Freud.
This book stars Georgia, the tomboyish, sarcastic one. She is the only one to wear pants in the illustrations, even though in the real 2008, at least six out of eight would be wearing pants. Georgia has the power to turn invisible, which is the power I wanted as a kid. Georgia is a bit mean, but she is only the second meanest out of all the sisters. I like Georgia’s character.
Serena is actually the sisters’ aunt. This twist is both corny and well-executed. I also read all the Huits as having little kid crushes on her, and this twist made it really creepy. Serena’s real name is Serena Smith, the maiden name of the Huit’s mother. She has monograms of her initials, S. S., all over her stuff, which proves that no one related to the sisters is Jewish. This book is annoying and isn’t one of the best in the series.
Awards for Georgia:
Most tomboyish.
Most likely to be a fan of Percy Jackson.
Invisible peeping Tom.
Will probably become some sort of athlete in adulthood.
This book stars Georgia, the tomboyish, sarcastic one. She is the only one to wear pants in the illustrations, even though in the real 2008, at least six out of eight would be wearing pants. Georgia has the power to turn invisible, which is the power I wanted as a kid. Georgia is a bit mean, but she is only the second meanest out of all the sisters. I like Georgia’s character.
Serena is actually the sisters’ aunt. This twist is both corny and well-executed. I also read all the Huits as having little kid crushes on her, and this twist made it really creepy. Serena’s real name is Serena Smith, the maiden name of the Huit’s mother. She has monograms of her initials, S. S., all over her stuff, which proves that no one related to the sisters is Jewish. This book is annoying and isn’t one of the best in the series.
Awards for Georgia:
Most tomboyish.
Most likely to be a fan of Percy Jackson.
Invisible peeping Tom.
Will probably become some sort of athlete in adulthood.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 17, 2017
Both my daughters love this new series starring eight eight-year-old sisters, mystery, adventure, and a huge dose of humor. The Huit sisters live in an unusual house, shared with eight unusual cats. In the way of multiples, the sisters find ways to distinguish themselves from one another, and Baratz-Logsted has done a brilliant job of imagining the conflicts and the joys of sisterhood. The set-up allows for each sister to discover a new and unexpected capacity within herself.
Georgia's turn to learn something new. More villains, more adventure, more fun.
Highly recommended to fans of The Penderwicks, Nancy Drew, Scooby Doo, and any child who's ever thought about what it would be like without those parents around.
Georgia's turn to learn something new. More villains, more adventure, more fun.
Highly recommended to fans of The Penderwicks, Nancy Drew, Scooby Doo, and any child who's ever thought about what it would be like without those parents around.
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