About the Book

Rohan can't wait for his big sister Nyra to come home, but when she does, she has a surprise in store for him.

What starts off as a fun game of playing catch soon turns into a powerful, loving lesson on gambling and greed that Rohan will never forget. Discover what awaits in Big Sister's Bet!

Review

Rohan and Nyra and Big Sister's Bet by Anthony C. Delauney is the next book in the Owning the Dash Kids series. We are introduced to Rohan and Nyra and what I loved most about them was that they’re siblings who care greatly for each other. Just like the preceding books, there is such a great takeaway message being taught between them through a relatable experience that Rohan will never forget. I loved how with his sister, their dad shared this same experience, she decided to share her wisdom with him that made things so much more special. The bond they have is so wonderful and the admiration he has for his older sister is so sweet.

One thing that is never mentioned but meant so much to me is that upon first glance on the cover, we all see that Nyra is in a wheelchair. What I loved is that it was never part of her narrative because it never defined her. She went out there and threw the football with her younger brother. When she came home, the anticipation he had to see her was just unconditional love. The lesson that she taught him, sunk deep within him because he had the utmost respect for her. To me that is such a powerful, inspirational lesson to the young reader that in spite of her chair, she can do fun things and is loved.

As always, another wonderful book in the series. If you haven’t stumbled upon this series, please check them out. The reading age for this book is 4-8.

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