About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing anxiety about a new social situation, like summer camp, or navigating the painful drift of a once-close friendship. Set in the 1970s, the story follows Sunny, whose summer plans fall through when her best friend goes to a different camp. Feeling lonely, Sunny reluctantly joins the local pool's synchronized swimming team. The book beautifully explores themes of self-confidence, loneliness, and the realization that friendships can change and evolve. Its graphic novel format makes complex emotions accessible for readers ages 8-12, offering a gentle and reassuring message that it's okay to find your own way and make new friends.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The primary sensitive topic is friendship drift and the loneliness that accompanies it. This is handled directly, gently, and with a great deal of realism. The resolution is hopeful but acknowledges that friendships don't always stay the same, which is a mature and valuable lesson. Broader series themes, like a grandfather's poor health from smoking, are present but not central to this particular volume's plot. The approach is entirely secular.
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