
Sunny Side Up
by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
A heartwarming graphic novel memoir about a young boy named Sunny who spends a transformative summer at his grandfather's Florida retirement community while his family deals with his older brother's struggles with substance abuse. The story explores themes of family dynamics, growing up, and finding joy during difficult times through Sunny's relationships with the quirky retirees and his coming-of-age experiences. The book sensitively addresses issues of addiction's impact on families while maintaining an ultimately hopeful and uplifting tone.
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