Sunny (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, Patina, and followed by Lu.

Reception

Sunny received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Booklist. ''Booklist wrote, "Reynolds is on a run almost unparalleled in YA, and this standout series will continue to be in demand." 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." Kirkus called the it "another literary pacesetter that will leave Reynolds’ readers wanting more."
The Horn Book also provided a positive review.''
Sunny is a Junior Library Guild book.
YearAwardResultRef.
1999Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for YouthSelection
1999Booklist's Best Sports Books for YouthTop 10
2000CCBC ''Choices'' Choice: Fiction for ChildrenSelection
2000YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsTop 10
2000YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersTop 10
2000ALSC's Notable Children's RecordingsSelection