JGrades 3-7 Sunny Lewin is back home after spending the summer with Gramps in Florida (Sunny Side Up, 2015), but things aren't quite back to normal.
VERDICT A must-have for middle grade graphic novel collections.-Marissa Lieberman, East Orange Public Library, NJĬopyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. The Holms are realistic about Sunny's complicated family situation yet imbue the upbeat narrative with hope. References to 1970s pop culture, such as General Hospital and pet rocks, add authenticity. The exaggerated, cartoonlike artwork strikes the right balance of humor and heart, candidly conveying Sunny's emotions. Fans of Sunny Side Up will adore this sequel, which provides enough background for new readers to jump right in. With some sage advice from Gramps, Sunny learns that she can't always fix everything but that offering her brother love and support may be enough. When Dale returns home for Thanksgiving, he's angry that his family sent him away. She and her best friend plan their Halloween costumes, watch popular TV shows, listen to records, and read comics. Her older brother, Dale, has been sent to boarding school to help with his drug problem, and life isn't the same at home.
Gr 4-6-It's autumn of 1976, and Sunny has just entered middle school.
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