A review by gwendolyn_kensinger
Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L. Holm

5.0

I wasn’t unaware that there was going to be a new Sunny graphic novel, so when I caught wind of it I immediately preordered it. I received it in the mail on release day and I couldn’t wait to read it. These characters have captured my heart. They feel like a real family because so many of the stories are based on Jennifer & Matthew’s real life. The stories take place in the 70s, but they don’t necessarily feel historical because all middle schoolers deal with similar growing pains, fears, and firsts. But at the same time it’s fun to see nods to the 70s with certain candies or game shows mentioned or referenced. In Sunny Makes Her Case Sunny she realizes that sports aren’t her thing but she doesn’t know what else she can do after school. Then Sunny’s friend Arun mentions wanting to start a debate club, and the rest is history. I like how Sunny learns and grows with each new story and I think middle schoolers can relate to her feeling like an outsider trying to fit in.