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Description
When Chloe, Daisy's former friend turned enemy, announces an incredible sleepover complete with pools, makeovers, and a social media star and deliberately leaves Daisy off the guest list Daisy feels crushed. But things take a turn when her little sister Lily, who is non-verbal and communicates using sign language, decides she wants a sleepover too. Now Daisy must set aside her own hurt feelings to help make her sister's dream come true.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who loves funny books about friendship drama, this one's for them. Wilson tackles the relatable disaster of being left out of the coolest party in this case, a sleepover with her usual warmth and humor, but what really makes it memorable is how sweet Daisy's relationship with her non-verbal sister Lily turns out to be; the whole thing becomes less about winning against her enemy Chloe and more about making sure Lily gets her own special night too. It's a quick read at under 22,000 words, so reluctant readers can finish it without getting intimidated, though there's still enough depth that kids who love character-driven stories will find plenty to think about. Parents should know it deals with some realistic friendship mean-girl stuff and addresses ableism in a way that sparks good conversations, but it's never preachy just genuinely funny and touching. Fans of books like "Dork Diaries" will probably love this one too, since it has that same mix of humor, school gossip, and real heart.