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Sunshine|Marion Dane Bauer

Overview

Set in the northern Minnesota wilderness, a timeless novel about a boy and his imaginary dog explores the legacy of guilt and blame--and what really constitutes a family. Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer evokes the "summer that changed everything" in the life of a boy growing up without a mother. Since as far back as Ben can remember, it's been him, his devoted dad, and Sunshine--Ben's little dog, who rarely leaves Ben's side. It was Mom who did the leaving, and Ben's about to spend a whole week with his suddenly present mother in the wilds of northern Minnesota. On the remote island she calls home, Ben will learn to canoe, weather the elements, and weigh a burning question: when will she come back to where she belongs? A must-read for dog lovers, children of divorce, and the imaginative and outdoorsy, Sunshine is a poignant, ultimately hopeful story about self-discovery, facing big realities, and finally, forgiving the things--and people--you can't forget.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781536230451
  • ISBN-10: 1536230456
  • Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
  • Publish Date: June 2023
  • Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds
  • Page Count: 208
  • Reading Level: Ages 8-12

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