Sunny Side Up

Written by Jennifer L. Holm · Illustrated by Matthew Holm

Book #1 in the Sunny series

A young girl spends the summer with her grandfather in a retirement community in Florida, learning about life and herself through various adventures and misadventures

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224 pages· 4,143 words· Est. 47 min read· GN490L

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Bookroo's summary

Sunny Lewin's summer in Florida with her grandfather seems dull until she meets Buzz, a comic book enthusiast. Together, they embark on quirky adventures, but a hidden family secret looms. Why was Sunny sent to Florida? As she uncovers the truth, her world shifts, challenging her understanding of family and herself. Amidst golfball-eating alligators and disappearing neighbors, Sunny must navigate the complexities of growing up and the impact of her brother's actions on her family. Will she find clarity and peace in the chaos? Discover the mystery that turns a mundane summer into a life-altering journey.

From the publisher

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 . . . old people. Really old people. Luckily, Sunny isn’t the only kid around. She meets Buzz, a boy who is completely obsessed with comic books, and soon they’re having adventures of their own: facing off against golfball-eating alligators, runaway cats, and mysteriously disappearing neighbors. But the question remains – why is Sunny down in Florida in the first place? The answer lies in a family secret that won’t be secret to Sunny much longer. . .

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