mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really interesting graphic novel, and I would recommend it.
lreid's review
4.0
I was not expecting this to go so dark, but it did. I felt Sunny's was wonderful told and the artwork was great as well.
turrean's review
5.0
Funny and poignant. The dynamic duo of Holm & Holm do it again. Aimed at an older crowd than their bestselling Babymouse series, Sunny Side Up features full-color, breezy, illustrations. Sunny is perfectly drawn with her blonde mop of hair that she greatly wishes more closely resembled the famous Dorothy Hamill cut. As a child of Sunny's time, I found the pop-culture references spot on. The bicentennial! Comic books! Florida retirement homes!
The graphic novel has matured greatly in the last decade. It should go longer be surprising to readers and reviewer's that a graphic novel can grapple with The most pressing issues that society faces. Sunnyside up shows how a family deals with substance abuse.
The graphic novel has matured greatly in the last decade. It should go longer be surprising to readers and reviewer's that a graphic novel can grapple with The most pressing issues that society faces. Sunnyside up shows how a family deals with substance abuse.
rachielove9's review
4.0
What a great book for kiddos dealing with family issues! Well written, wonderfully illustrated, reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier's work!
star63's review
5.0
Not many books for this age group tackle addiction and Sunny Side Up does. I will add, however, that my 6th grade reader didn't get the impact of addiction until she and I talked about the book and then she went back and reread it.
jmking's review
4.0
Really funny. Enjoyed some of the references that only adults/kids who understand the 70's would understand. quick and cute
anneaconda's review
5.0
Wow. A very sensitive and frank handling of some really tough issues. I'm not much of a graphic novel reader, but I'm so very glad that I read Sunny Side Up. Books like this are so incredibly important for young people to read...whether they be a window or a mirror or a window for them, (eternal thanks to Grace Lin for that beautiful perspective on books...), because they foster compassion, empathy, and understanding. We could use a little more if that in our world...
erinblue's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sc104906's review
4.0
In the span of one summer in the 1970's, Sunny's family goes through a great upheaval and she visits her grandfather. While Sunny is glad to get away and go to Florida, with great hopes of beaches and Disney, she finds her grandfather's retirement boring. After meeting the only other kid in the community, Sunny befriends him and the two go on zany adventures. The story is broken up by flashbacks to earlier in the summer and describes the events that led Sunny to her grandfather.
The story was cute. The characters were funny. Even though the story was historical, it still brought up relevant issues (like drug abuse). I loved the artwork and had a fun time with this book.
The story was cute. The characters were funny. Even though the story was historical, it still brought up relevant issues (like drug abuse). I loved the artwork and had a fun time with this book.
journal3thoughts's review against another edition
4.0
I would of liked more of a plot but this graphic novel is great for kids who is being taught the dangers of alcohol abuse and drug use. It’s not too much or too hard for children.
It takes place in the 70s from the perspective of a young girl who spends her summer with her grandfather in a seemingly boring retirement community. Unbeknownst to her: to keep her from her brother who is getting help and it’s going to be hard for her to experience, being there personally. An act of love, which her grandfather explains later after she breaks down and tells him she blames herself for her brother’s bad behavior (which she hasn’t told anyone.)
This story also makes a clear point, to talk about your feelings and fears.
It takes place in the 70s from the perspective of a young girl who spends her summer with her grandfather in a seemingly boring retirement community. Unbeknownst to her: to keep her from her brother who is getting help and it’s going to be hard for her to experience, being there personally. An act of love, which her grandfather explains later after she breaks down and tells him she blames herself for her brother’s bad behavior (which she hasn’t told anyone.)
This story also makes a clear point, to talk about your feelings and fears.