"Party of Nine" by Jo Taylor follows a diverse group of friends who unite for a weekend getaway to celebrate their long-standing bond. As they prepare for fun and relaxation, old resentments bubble to the surface, and hidden truths begin to emerge. Each character grapples with personal struggles, revealing the complexity of their relationships. Throughout the escapade, moments of humor and tension intertwine, forcing the friends to confront their past and redefine their identities. Ultimately, the weekend becomes a profound journey of self-discovery and reconnection, testing the strength of their friendships as they navigate the challenges of adulthood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Sibling Split .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Stone Arch Books .

Jo Taylor is a self-taught illustrator, and has worked in the industry for well over 10 years. She lives in Gloucestershire with her computer-obsessed son, her sports coach daughter and their shaggy French sheepdog, Blue. Her studio is a beautiful, creative oasis in amongst the chaos of weight lifting equipment, PC games, and far too many pairs of trainers. Jo considers herself lucky to live next to some beautiful countryside, the Sharpness Canal and the River Severn. All this nature around her influences her illustrations and gives her somewhere lovely to walk or run with Blue. All her illustrations start off created by hand, using pencils, pens and a splash of paint. Then she mixes them all up in her PC, where she adds lots of colour and texture to create fresh, bright, colourful designs. Recent happy clients include: Buster Books, Macmillan, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, BBC, Nelson Thornes Scholastic, Pearson, and Harper Collins.