The play’s the thing when sibling rivalry takes center stage in a funny, spot-on Sisters Club story by the inimitable creator of Judy Moody. Alex has always been the Actor-with-a-capital-A in the Reel family, and middle-sister Stevie has always been content behind the scenes. But when the school play turns out to be a musical, Stevie (the natural-born singer of the family), decides that she may just be tired of being the Sensible One. Maybe, for once, she’d like to be the one in the spotlight! Alex isn’t so keen on vying for the same role as her younger sister, however, and soon the dueling divas — with little sister Joey egging them on — are engaged in a fierce competition to find out who’s got what it takes to play the Princess. Has Stevie broken the rules by going for what she wants — or will it be Alex who hands down the biggest betrayal of all? Grade 4–6—In this follow-up to The Sisters Club (Pleasant Co., 2003), the two oldest Reel girls, Alex, 13, the actor in the family, and Stevie, 11, the singer, clash when they both try out for the lead role in a school production of Once Upon a Mattress . As in the earlier title, Stevie is the main narrator, in standard chapters; Alex's sections are in the form of scripts, complete with stage directions; nine-year-old Joey keeps a journal and makes lists, which she illustrates with doodles. The story is believable, as are the sisters' interactions. The different styles add to the fun and help move the plot along quickly. Fans of Meg Cabot's Allie Finkle and graduates of Judy Moody will enjoy this offering.— Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY END Fans of Meg Cabot’s Allie Finkle and graduates of Judy Moody will enjoy this offering. —School Library Journal McDonald manages to squeeze a lot of action into one story, but instead of feeling frantic, it feels like a real family. —Kirkus Reviews Megan McDonald  is the author of the immensely popular Judy Moody series and its companion series starring Judy’s brother, Stink. She is also the author of  The Sisters Club  as well as  Ant and Honey Bee,  illustrated by Brian Karas. The youngest of five sisters, Megan McDonald lives in Sebastopol, California.