![]() ![]() ![]() Finally, the art style of the novel is unique as well it is uniquely unkempt and very expressive, with a feeling of motion present in every panel. Some of the other storylines in the graphic novel (such as a visit from Gramps or Sunny and Neela's budding friendship) are fun to read as well. As a person who was born decades after the 1970s, it was fascinating to see such a vivid glimpse into the decade. The TV shows that Sunny and her friend Deb enjoy watching also play into the story in many ways: the idealistic family of The Brady Bunch contrasts with Sunny's imperfect one, the isolated Dale is compared to characters stranded on an island in Gilligan's Island, and (on a more superficial level) the nurses of General Hospital inspire Sunny and Deb's Halloween costumes. 2018, Musical, Dance Captain/Swing, THRILLER LIVE WEST END, Flying Music, Gary. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee. A fast yet thoughtful read, with nostalgic value for those growing up in the 1970s. Peter has performed with Gareth Malone since 2012 encompassing 2 UK Tours, 2. 2-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse: Express Delivery 2 (Tracked) via StarTrack Express 3 Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. The illustrations greatly enhance the narrative. Sunny has issues common to all pre-teens problem siblings, problem with siblings and best friends, and getting comfortable with herself. Like Sunny Side Up, Swing It, Sunny is set in the 1970s, and it does a great job of staying grounded in the decade (pet rocks play a part in the story, for example, and having 4 television channels is considered amazing). Excellent graphic novel for middle grade and adults. The book is set over the course of an entire school year (although school only plays a background role in the story), and the plot moves briskly through the different months, each bringing holidays, family visits, and more. Sunny has a kind heart that will make any reader root for her, and anyone can relate to her feelings as she works through the stresses in her life. I love Swing It, Sunny for several reasons. It's up to Sunny to come to terms with her new family situation and attempt to enjoy her year with the help of Deb, Gramps, and new neighbor Neela, she just might be able to. because she is NOT going let all this confusion get her down. Luckily Sunny's got her best friend and a mysterious new neighbor on her side. But when Dale comes back, she STILL misses him. However, a shadow seems to be hanging over her entire life, and it certainly isn't helped when an angry, bitter Dale comes home for vacation. Sunny misses her brother Dale, who's been sent to boarding school. Sunny tries to enjoy the things she usually loves: watching TV with her friend Deb, dressing up for Halloween, and talking on the phone with Gramps, her grandfather (a main character in Sunny Side Up). She hates middle school, she has to get allergy shots every week, and her delinquent older brother Dale is now at boarding school, leaving her family down a member. ![]()
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