Awards and HonorsCapitol Choices 2016 SLJ’s Top Graphic Novels 2015
Horn Book Fanfare List: Best Books of 2015, Fiction Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books of 2015, Middle-Grade
CCBC Choices 2016, Fiction for Children
YALSA 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2016 Eisner Award Nomination, Kids
ILA Children’s Choices, 2016 Reading List
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of 2016, Coming of Age
Sunny spends the summer with her grandfather at his retirement home—not because she wants to, but because her older brother’s behavior has thrown the family into chaos. Authors’ note. Full-color illustrations.
Topics Graphic novels. Families. Grandfathers. Retirement homes. American bicentennial. Juvenile delinquency. Substance Abuse. Comic books. Summer vacation. Florida. Friendship. Brothers and sisters.
SRC Level 3.600000
SRC Points 3.000000
Lexile 240L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-08-24
JLG Release Date Nov 2015
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This 14-book collection features book-length graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. With a mix of humor, adventure, and thought-provoking themes, these selections provide an engaging reading experience that can turn even reluctant readers into eager ones.