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It Ate My Sister
The 100% true autobiography of an award-winning writer and professional liar. From the back jacket: My family is so weird. I wouldn't go so far to say that we're psycho. It's just that strange things happen to us: . explosions . . genetic mutations . . poisonous snakes . . ghost attacks . and other mishaps. Sometimes I wish that we could all just relax.
- GenresHumor
132 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2008
About the author
Mark Binder
47 books17 followersauthor, storyteller, nice guy
Mark Binder writes books for adults, children and families.
He's recently finished THE WORST, a stand-alone middle-grade novel in his "Team Bomb Shelter" series.
His debut YA novel, The Groston Rules has been called, "…an enthralling and entertaining journey…. delightful" -Kirkus Reviews
Mark Binder's other books range widely and include the award-winning: The Council of Wise Women, The Zombie Cat, Cinderella Spinderella and Transmit Joy! (audiobook).
Mark dedicated his first collection, The Bed Time Story Book, "To Max and the players to be named later." Now, he has a blended family with five children, and somehow manages not to be completely overwhelmed (all the time). If his body of work seems somewhat diverse, it's probably a function of the chaos.
Books and stories for families
Mark writes books and perf orms stories for all ages -- kids and adults and mixed audiences alike. Sometimes his stories are traditional or for young kids. Some are original and outrageous and for older groups. Some are a blend.
Mark loves working with listeners of all ages: Adults, Children, Teens, Seniors -- and mixed age groups. He is always amazed at the power spoken and written words have to connect diverse groups with each other.
Writing vs. Storytelling (or Story Performing)
Mark began performing stories while working on his novel, The Brothers Schlemiel . A friend invited him to a storytelling group and he would read them excerpts. They suggested that he try "telling" instead, and when he finally did he fell in love. Mark's live events and spoken-word albums are immediate -- not old-fashioned or dated. If you've never seen one of his "comedy story concerts," listen to the audio, check out the videos and come and see Mark on tour. (For more info: http://markbinder.com/)
Over the years Mark has studied playwrighting at the Trinity Rep Conservatory, mythology at Columbia University, dance with the Adaptors Movement Theater, storytelling with Spalding Gray, Aikido (he has a third degree blackbelt in this martial art for peace), and Yoga. In his spare time he likes to bake bread and pizza and most recently garden.
Fiction for adults
Like many young writers Mark set out to write the great American novel. At the time, he didn't know that Phillip Roth had already written it. He's written a vast reservoir of fictions for adults, ranging from The Brothers Schlemiel to The Buddha Who Wore Keds . His first book, "The Rationalization Diet" was a humorous anti-diet book for adults. It's recently been re-released in an expanded ebook. Other works of fiction and nonfiction are in the pipeline.
The "Official" Brief Bio
Mark Binder writes books for adults, children and families.
He's recently finished THE WORST, a stand-alone middle-grade novel in his "Team Bomb Shelter" series.
His debut YA novel, The Groston Rules has been called, "…an enthralling and entertaining journey…. delightful" -Kirkus Reviews
Mark Binder's other books range widely and include the award-winning: The Council of Wise Women, The Zombie Cat, Cinderella Spinderella and Transmit Joy! (audiobook).
Mark dedicated his first collection, The Bed Time Story Book, "To Max and the players to be named later." Now, he has a blended family with five children, and somehow manages not to be completely overwhelmed (all the time). If his body of work seems somewhat diverse, it's probably a function of the chaos.
Books and stories for families
Mark writes books and perf orms stories for all ages -- kids and adults and mixed audiences alike. Sometimes his stories are traditional or for young kids. Some are original and outrageous and for older groups. Some are a blend.
Mark loves working with listeners of all ages: Adults, Children, Teens, Seniors -- and mixed age groups. He is always amazed at the power spoken and written words have to connect diverse groups with each other.
Writing vs. Storytelling (or Story Performing)
Mark began performing stories while working on his novel, The Brothers Schlemiel . A friend invited him to a storytelling group and he would read them excerpts. They suggested that he try "telling" instead, and when he finally did he fell in love. Mark's live events and spoken-word albums are immediate -- not old-fashioned or dated. If you've never seen one of his "comedy story concerts," listen to the audio, check out the videos and come and see Mark on tour. (For more info: http://markbinder.com/)
Over the years Mark has studied playwrighting at the Trinity Rep Conservatory, mythology at Columbia University, dance with the Adaptors Movement Theater, storytelling with Spalding Gray, Aikido (he has a third degree blackbelt in this martial art for peace), and Yoga. In his spare time he likes to bake bread and pizza and most recently garden.
Fiction for adults
Like many young writers Mark set out to write the great American novel. At the time, he didn't know that Phillip Roth had already written it. He's written a vast reservoir of fictions for adults, ranging from The Brothers Schlemiel to The Buddha Who Wore Keds . His first book, "The Rationalization Diet" was a humorous anti-diet book for adults. It's recently been re-released in an expanded ebook. Other works of fiction and nonfiction are in the pipeline.
The "Official" Brief Bio
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August 15, 2026
I read the title story and some of the others. The title story is about a boy's science fair project gone horribly wrong. It teaches a subtle lesson about being lazy, sibling rivalry and science. With a strange twist of course. Right away my first thought was "OMG! My sister and her son will love this!" (being the younger siblings). I think this is my sister's dream come true LOL! The stories seem to be inspired by real events like sibling rivalry and family stories, with exaggerated twists and zany humor. They're nostalgic and silly and some rely too much on gross humor. Abu Hassan’s Mighty Wind may be a tad bit inappropriate for today's climate and it's definitely too gross for me. I enjoyed "My Grandfather’s Turkey" the most of all the stories I read. That one was more nostalgic and I can absolutely see a family sitting around a Thanksgiving dinner table retelling some of the adventures in the story with Grandpa exaggerating more and more with each telling. That kind of reminded me of my family, especially the ones that like to deep fry Thanksgiving turkey. We have 4th of July stories in my family... This collection serves up modern folk tales for tweens. I think the humor will appeal to tween boys and adults with a sense of humor looking for funny nostalgic tales.
Since my first thought was, my sister and my nephew need to read this story, I sent the audiobook to my nephew for his birthday. I hope he likes it.
Since my first thought was, my sister and my nephew need to read this story, I sent the audiobook to my nephew for his birthday. I hope he likes it.
March 31, 2025
This is the 25th Anniversary Edition… hard to believe that my children are all grown up.
There are two things I continue to enjoy about this book: 1) It connects parents and caregivers and young people, because at an early age the children aren't reading it to themselves. 2) The book is designed to grow with the young person. Early stories are easier, and then gets more challenging, so a young person is challenged to get better at reading.
Oh, and the publisher recently released an audiobook edition with me as the reader/narrator!
There are two things I continue to enjoy about this book: 1) It connects parents and caregivers and young people, because at an early age the children aren't reading it to themselves. 2) The book is designed to grow with the young person. Early stories are easier, and then gets more challenging, so a young person is challenged to get better at reading.
Oh, and the publisher recently released an audiobook edition with me as the reader/narrator!
February 6, 2023
💕I absolutely loved every moment of this book.
It was a perfect Funny Page Turner
I give this book
🐌👻😱🐍 out of 5 pieces💕
It was a perfect Funny Page Turner
I give this book
🐌👻😱🐍 out of 5 pieces💕
June 7, 2026
One of the unusual book with lot of imagination included in. Easy, one time read.
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July 8, 2021
Everyone needs a bit of Chelm in their lives!
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