Sunny (novel)

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Sunny
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Author Jason Reynolds
LanguageEnglish
SeriesTrack
PublishedApril 10, 1999
Publisher Atheneum Books
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback, hardcover), Audio
ISBN 9781481450218
Preceded by Ghost, Patina  
Followed by Lu (novel)  

Sunny is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published April 10, 1999, by Atheneum. It is the third book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by Ghost (1997), Patina (1998), and followed by Lu (1999).

Reception

Sunny received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews [1] and Booklist. [2] Booklist wrote, "Reynolds is on a run almost unparalleled in YA, and this standout series will continue to be in demand." [2] They further indicated that "this series continues to provide beautiful opportunities for discussion about viewpoint, privilege, loss, diversity of experience, and exactly how much we don’t know about those around us." [2] Kirkus called the it "another literary pacesetter that will leave Reynolds’ readers wanting more." [1]

The Horn Book also provided a positive review. [3]

Sunny is a Junior Library Guild book. [3]

Awards for Lu
YearAwardResultRef.
1999 Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for YouthSelection [4]
Booklist 's Best Sports Books for YouthTop 10 [5]
2000CCBCChoices Choice: Fiction for ChildrenSelection [3]
YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Top 10 [6]
YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Top 10 [7] [8]
ALSC's Notable Children's RecordingsSelection [9]

References

  1. 1 2 "Sunny". Kirkus Reviews. 1999-04-07. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  2. 1 2 3 Worthington, Becca (1999-05-01). "Sunny". Booklist. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  3. 1 2 3 "Sunny by Jason Reynolds". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  4. ↑ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 1999". Booklist. 2000-01-19. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  5. ↑ Hunter, Sarah (1999-09-01). "Top 10 Sports Books for Youth: 1999". Booklist. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  6. ↑ "2000 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2000-01-10. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  7. ↑ "2000 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2000-01-17. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  8. ↑ Lam, Anna (2000-01-22). "YALSA announces 2000 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults". American Library Association. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
  9. ↑ "2000 Notable Children's Recordings". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). 2000-12-27. Retrieved 2003-01-09.
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