Keep Everyone Sunny Side Up
- What: Sunny Graphic Novel Series
- When: 8 to 12 years
- Why: Heartwarming, nostalgic, entertaining
- Where: Amazon
Has your kid read all the graphic novels they can get their hands on? Want another series perfect for summer reading to keep your kids entertained over the school break? Try these graphic novels from authors Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm about the complexities of family life, which begins with Sunny Side Up.
Sunny Side Up Graphic Novel on Amazon
Meet Sunny, a ten-year-old girl whose summer doesn’t go exactly as planned. She ends up with a mediocre style instead of the fabulous haircut she’d envisioned, her summer plans with her best friend get traded for a trip to stay with her elderly grandfather in Florida, and worst of all, she has to sleep on a squeaky bed. But these graphic novels set in the 1970’s deal with much bigger issues: namely, her older brother Dale’s substance abuse problems.
Sunny, a bright and confident girl, is determined to make the best of the situation. She befriends another kid in her granddad’s retirement community and together they set about turning her summer around. With short chapters and coloring reminiscent of 70’s decor, this series of five books deals with coming of age issues both big and small.
Kids might not catch the references to TV dinners and popular TV shows, but they’ll love the main character and all the drama of daily life. These books handle the heavy subject matter with a light hand appropriate for readers in this age group. Start with Sunny Side Up or get all five books to enjoy and discover.
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