My Name is Sunshine Simpson
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My Name is Sunshine Simpson
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My Name is Sunshine Simpson
Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for middle-grade readers, in this first book in a fresh and moving series that celebrates family, friendship, community, and the Windrush legacy.
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
"An utterly brilliant book that had me laughing and crying in equal measure. G.M. Linton has created a truly radiant heroine. It is officially a new favourite." - Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
"A book as warm and radiant as sunshine itself! I loved it." - Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
"A beautiful, heartwarming hug of a book about the power of self-acceptance. I defy anyone not to fall in love with Sunshine!" - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
"I loved this book, Sunshine entirely lives up to her name in this delightful story that manages to be both sincerely heartfelt and sparklingly funny in equal measure." - L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
"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
"The story is filled with heart, humour, joy, and sadness. I couldn't stop reading." - Serena Patel, author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series
"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
Series: Sunshine Simpson
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My Name is Sunshine Simpson by G.M. Linton is lauded for its warmth and humour, delighting readers with its relatable and charming protagonist. The book is celebrated for capturing childhood insecurities, encouraging self-acceptance, and highlighting the Windrush generation's experiences. It is praised for its humour, heartfelt message, and the strong bond between Sunshine and her grandad, offering an uplifting and insightful read for both children and adults.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781801313346
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Fuuji Takashi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 320
About the Author
G.M. Linton lives with her family in the West Midlands and can often be found happily snacking on stuffed green olives or hunting out a slice of cake. She enjoys nothing better than snatching time to read a good book and losing herself whilst imagining characters and storylines. The Sunshine Simpson series is particularly inspired by G.M.'s parents, who arrived in Britain, from Jamaica, as part of the Windrush generation, in the 1950s.
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