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My Name is Sunshine Simpson

My Name is Sunshine Simpson

Published in
2023
4.42
on Goodreads (53)

Description

Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Sunshine Simpson's larger-than-life Grandad is always telling her to get out and find her own adventures, but unfortunately BAD LUCK has a habit of coming her way. Her new friend Evie is fast becoming a FRENEMY, her home haircut is a DISASTER, and the school showcase is so STRESSFUL! Everything seems to be going wrong! Especially with Grandad getting older every week. Sunshine needs to find her voice, but can she break through the clouds to stand tall, stand proud, and show the world she can shine? PRAISE FOR MY NAME IS SUNSHINE SIMPSON "Sunshine lives up to her name - she's charming and hilarious" Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars "This book made me LAUGH and how it made me CRY" Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World "A book as warm and radiant as sunshine itself! I loved it." Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy "A huge, uplifting hug with a message that says: be yourself; be proud of who you are." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G
Age
8-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
123 pages

Why to read

  • Inspiring story of courage and family
  • Beautiful descriptions of the Oregon landscape
  • Important environmental message
  • Relatable protagonist on the brink of adolescence