My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother

from KaraHankins

Being that Patricia Polacco is one of my favorite children's book authors, it was only natural that I thoroughly enjoyed this book for many reasons. The first reason I liked this book was because of the comedic aspect; I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading the story. One of...

from ebrossette

Richard, our narrators older brother, beats her at everything. Even a rhubarb eating contest. After wishing on a star, she beats her brother for longest spins on the carousel. But she fell off after and wakes up in her bed. She finds out her , brother carried her home and got a doctor. The two fi...

from rebecca401

Richie, four years older than Trisha, can do EVERYTHING better than her. There's nothing he cannot do! One day she wishes that she can do something--anything--better than him. She's surprised how that wish comes true and how it isn't so important after that to be better than him.

from torilynae

I really like this book. I liked the characters because I was able to relate to them. I have a little brother and he is just as rotten as the brother in the story. I think most siblings would be able to relate to these characters because the siblings are constantly competing and teasing each othe...

from ReplayGuy

Polacco's books give a glimpse of her life and her Rotten Redheaded brother makes you want to scream sometimes. Tricia can never seem to get one over on him and the sibling rivalry is a classic. However it has a wonderful ending that shows how much family can mean to you.