Language: PG (7 swears 0 'f's); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE, HS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
16yo Jarrett has been given the opportunity to be a teen counselor at a 1-week summer camp for kids with life-threatening illnesses. His grandparents are worried that it will be sad and depressing. Jarrett was assigned to help a family during meals, and during camp, was given a one-on-one assignment with a 13yo camper. Jarrett's drawing skills come in handy, and he met some resilient and courageous kids. 2 campers, in particular, were unforgettable, as was the camp, not sad or depressing at all.
Oh, I knew I would cry - I knew it. Sunshine isn't a sad book, it's poignant and hopeful and a great memoir. Krosoczka's illustrations are remarkable and realistic, and the story is marvelous. While I think Middle School readers would enjoy it, the age of Jarrett and his friends as well as the plot may be more age-relevant for high school. Jarrett is white, and Diego is bilingual - Spanish/English.
Lisa Librarian
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