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The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

Ashley Herring Blake
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The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Ashley Herring Blake

The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, a young person named Sunny undergoes a heart transplant. She grapples with a new beginning, seeks her first kiss, and deals with the reemergence of a person from her past. As Sunny navigates these challenges, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Hopeful

Bittersweet

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.6

3,781 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring Blake is praised for its heartfelt exploration of identity, friendship, and family. Positive reviews highlight the engaging narrative and relatable characters. Some critique the pacing, but overall, it is a touching and resonant story for middle-grade readers, resonating with themes of self-discovery and acceptance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James?

A reader who enjoyed The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring Blake would likely appreciate middle-grade fiction featuring LGBTQ+ themes, personal growth, and family dynamics. Fans of Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake and George by Alex Gino may find similar appeal.

4.6

3,781 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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