Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi

Saving Sunshine

Saadia Faruqi with Shazleen Khan (Illustrator)

224 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction graphic novel middle grade

Description

It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab.It's even harder when you're constantly fighting your sibling—and Zara and Zeeshan really can't stand each other. During a family trip to Florida, when ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
hopeful 61%
inspiring 50%
emotional 38%
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 33%
informative 22%
funny 16%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.19

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