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Sunny: Library Edition (Track) — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason ReynoldsSimon & SchusterISBN 9781509476596
Sunny: Library Edition (Track)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Sunny tries to shine despite his troubled past in this third novel in the critically acclaimed Track series from National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds. Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics. They all have a lot of lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Sunny is the main character in this novel, the third of four books in Jason Reynold's electrifying middle grade series. Sunny is just that-sunny. Always ready with a goofy smile and something nice to say, Sunny is the chillest dude on the Defenders team. But Sunny's life hasn't always been sun beamy-bright. You see, Sunny is a murderer. Or at least he thinks of himself that way. His mother died giving birth to him, and based on how Sunny's dad treats him-ignoring him, making Sunny call him Darryl, never “Dad”-it's no wonder Sunny thinks he's to blame. It seems the only thing Sunny can do right in his dad's eyes is win first place ribbons running the mile, just like his mom did. But Sunny doesn't like running, never has. So he stops. Right in the middle of a race. With his relationship with his dad now worse than ever, the last thing Sunny wants to do is leave the other newbies-his only friends-behind. But you can't be on a track team and not run. So Coach asks Sunny what he wants to do. Sunny's answer? Dance. Yes, dance. But you also can't be on a track team and dance. Then, in a stroke of genius only Jason Reynolds can conceive, Sunny discovers a track event that encompasses the hard hits of hip-hop, the precision of ballet, and the showmanship of dance as a whole: the discus throw. As Sunny practices the discus, learning when to let go at just the right time, he'll let go of everything that's been eating him up inside, perhaps just in time.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Sunny: Library Edition (Track) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The character Sunny struggles with feelings of guilt related to his mother's death during childbirth, which he perceives as his fault, leading to a complex emotional narrative. This theme of guilt can be interpreted as a form of psychological violence against himself. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The narrative appears to focus on personal and emotional challenges rather than frightening elements.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have violence?

    The character Sunny struggles with feelings of guilt related to his mother's death during childbirth, which he perceives as his fault, leading to a complex emotional narrative. This theme of guilt can be interpreted as a form of psychological violence against himself.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The narrative appears to focus on personal and emotional challenges rather than frightening elements.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The narrative does not reference any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have racial/cultural content?

    Author is known for writing about race and racial justice themes. No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The narrative does not focus on racial issues or identity politics.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The reviews do not indicate the presence of strong language.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The narrative does not engage with environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The narrative focuses on Sunny's personal growth and challenges without any mention of sexual themes.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have gender roles?

    No gender roles or themes detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The content does not address traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Sunny: Library Edition (Track) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Sunny: Library Edition (Track)'. The content focuses on the character Sunny and his experiences without mentioning LGBTQ+ topics.

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