Why read Sunny Side Up?

Book cover of Sunny Side Up

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Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather
for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun
-- it is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where
Gramps lives is no amusement park. It's full of . . .…

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2 authors picked Sunny Side Up as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sylvie Kantorovitz

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Sunny is spending the summer with her grandfather in his retirement community after the family’s plan of a beach vacation is cancelled. I loved the connection between Sunny and her grandfather. Neither one was counting on this long visit and they both make the best of it. At first, it seems there is nothing much for Sunny to do. Luckily she meets the only other kid in the community and they become good friends, bonding over his beloved comics collection.

But there are things Sunny sees and doesn’t tell, secrets that weigh on her, troubling memories of home. From funny…

From Sylvie's list on kids you’d want to be friends with.

Marla Lesage

Author

I love books that feel real and offer a glimpse at the lives of others. Sunny’s story about spending a summer in Florida with her grandfather at his retirement residence is realistic but definitely not boring! There’s a missing cat to find, a snapping alligator, and a mystery – why did Sunny’s parents send her to Florida by herself & what’s up with her brother? This graphic novel tackles the topic of substance abuse and its effect on families in a subtle manner perfectly suitable for a young audience. And if it leaves you wanting to read more – there’s…

From Marla's list on graphic novels that tackle tough topics.