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The Secret Sunshine Project

By Benjamin Dean
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The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean follows the journey of Bea, who, alongside her younger sister Riley, navigates through the challenges of moving to the countryside after a family upheaval. Bea discovers that the power of community and imagination can bring hope and joy even during difficult times. With themes of resilience and togetherness, this heartwarming story showcases the magic that children can find in their everyday lives.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you are looking for a heartwarming children's book that explores themes of family, friendship, and finding joy in unexpected places. With its engaging characters and a touch of magic, it offers an inspiring story of resilience and the power of imagination, making it a perfect read for young adventurers seeking a touching narrative of hope and laughter.

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A heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its forms from the award-winning author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow.

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A heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its forms from the award-winning author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Elle McNicoll, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf.

‘A huge, shining kaleidoscope of joy’– L.D. Lapinski, author of THE STRANGEWORLDS TRAVEL AGENCY

Bea’s family are happy. Like, really happy. Like, kind of gross but also cute happy. So when they visit London Pride together and have the ultimate day out, Bea doesn’t think her family could possibly get any happier. But a year later, a grey cloud is following Bea’s family around. Dad has passed away, and without him around they have no choice but to pack their bags and move to the countryside to live with Gran.

With Bea’s big sister, Riley, taking the news hard, Bea will do anything to cheer her up. So with the help of new friends, The Secret Sunshine Project is formed – Bea’s plan to bring Pride to the countryside and a smile back to Riley’s face. There’s just one teeny tiny problem – the village mayor. A grumpy old woman who’s on a mission to rain on Bea’s parade . . .

Praise for The Secret Sunshine Project:

‘Warm-hearted and cheering, with a dash of sparkle’ – Guardian

‘Vibrant, funny and wise – a book to savour’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

'Funny, fresh and full of heart' – Katie Tsang, co-author of DRAGON MOUNTAIN
 
‘Wonderful, warm-hearted stories full of characters to care about’ – Andy Shepherd, author of THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS
 
‘Fizzes with positive, feel-good energy’ – Steven Butler, author of THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL
 
‘Utter sunshine in book form! Benjamin Dean has done it again’ – Sophy Henn, author of PIZZAZ

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The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean has received positive reviews, praising its heartwarming exploration of friendship and resilience. The book is celebrated for its engaging characters and relatable themes, making it an uplifting read for children. It beautifully addresses the importance of community and overcoming personal challenges, resonating with both young readers and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471199752

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

Collections

Benjamin Dean Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+ Young Adult

About the Author

Benjamin Dean is a full-time author with a background in celebrity journalism. He has interviewed a host of glitzy celebrities and broke the news that Rihanna can't wink (she blinks, in case you were wondering). His award-winning middle-grade debut, Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow, was described as 'One of the most joyful books you'll read this year' (The Bookseller), and he's since gone on to publish The Secret Sunshine Project, as well The King is Dead and How to Die Famous for older readers. Benjamin can be found on Twitter as @notagainben tweeting about Rihanna and LGBTQ+ culture to his 10,000+ followers.

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