Saving Sunshine
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
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Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureGalveston, Texas • Contemporary
2023
Adult
8-12 years
Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi follows two siblings, Sara and Aamir, who navigate personal and cultural challenges as they strive to save their Pakistani-American family's small business. Through teamwork and resilience, the siblings learn important lessons about family, identity, and community support. The story emphasizes empathy and understanding among diverse communities.
Adventurous
Emotional
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Humorous
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Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi is praised for its engaging narrative and strong themes of friendship and environmental awareness. Readers appreciate the relatable characters and cultural insights. However, some find the plot predictable. The book effectively combines entertainment with education, making it suitable for young audiences.
Ideal for readers aged 8–12 who enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship, cultural diversity, and environmental themes, Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi will appeal to fans of Kelly Yang's Front Desk and Hena Khan's Amina's Voice. These tales share relatable protagonists and multicultural contexts.
1,340 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Novel • Fiction
•
Modern Classic Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureGalveston, Texas • Contemporary
2023
Adult
8-12 years
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