Hermanas, escuela y algo más

Give your daughter a saint she can grow with.

Part of the Fiat Girls series, Sisters, School, and Something More is a tender and beautifully observed story about belonging, loss, and the surprising ways faith takes root in a young heart. It is perfect for young readers who love emotionally rich historical fiction with a spiritual thread woven throughout.

As the youngest of five sisters, Thérèse has always been a little quieter, a little more tender-hearted than the rest. When she arrives at her new school, she tries her best to fit in. She tries to laugh at the right moments, say the right things, be the right kind of girl, but no matter how hard she tries, something always feels just slightly off. At the end of every long day, there's only one place she wants to be, and one person she wants to see: home with Pauline.

Ever since their mother died, Pauline has been Thérèse's anchor, her safe place, and her second mother. So when Thérèse overhears a secret that Pauline is leaving for good, her whole world turns upside down, and the heartbreak feels unbearable.

How could God allow this? And how is Thérèse supposed to keep going without the one person who truly understands her?

But in the middle of grief and uncertainty, a quiet question begins to stir in Thérèse's heart: what if God sees her, and has something extraordinary in store?

Sisters, School, and Something More invites readers ages 7 to 11 to connect with young St. Thérèse of Lisieux through:

• Engaging narrative storytelling by author Claire Swinarski
• Stunning illustrations by Lorena Cerquiera that draw young readers into the story and culture of St. Thérèse
• A "Thérèse in History" biography section by Amy Welborn that helps readers understand the historical figure of St. Thérèse
• Chapter book length and reading level for girls who are ready to grow beyond picture books 

"The authors have done a remarkable job entering into the mind and heart of St. Thérèse as a young student, presenting a portrayal that is both realistic and deeply moving. This is a beautiful book that will help young people come to know and love this saint, discovering in her a true friend for the spiritual life. I wholeheartedly recommend it."

– Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris (of St. Thérèse), OCD
Prior, Carmelite Community of Holy Hill
Co-host of Catholic Classics and CarmelCast