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annorabrady's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
aelis_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of The Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks will love this new family: the Ali-O’Connors!
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Sam wants nothing more than to help her moms by taking over the family business one day. She’s always out with her sister, Harbor, working on the boats with their mom. Sam is also adopted, like several of her siblings, and believes taking over the family business one day will help solidify her place in the family. Unfortunately, Mom’s business isn’t doing so well and Sam is worried she’ll have to sell her boat and go work for someone else. Sam has the summer to figure out how to save the family business, and fast!
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Just adorable. I loved this MG book about a non-nuclear family and how it addresses having two moms, adopted siblings and how they all love each other so much. This one reads on the younger side of MG. Great job with the first novel in the series.
CW: adoption, homophobia
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Sam wants nothing more than to help her moms by taking over the family business one day. She’s always out with her sister, Harbor, working on the boats with their mom. Sam is also adopted, like several of her siblings, and believes taking over the family business one day will help solidify her place in the family. Unfortunately, Mom’s business isn’t doing so well and Sam is worried she’ll have to sell her boat and go work for someone else. Sam has the summer to figure out how to save the family business, and fast!
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Just adorable. I loved this MG book about a non-nuclear family and how it addresses having two moms, adopted siblings and how they all love each other so much. This one reads on the younger side of MG. Great job with the first novel in the series.
CW: adoption, homophobia
melniksuzuki's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of The Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks will love this new family: the Ali-O’Connors!
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Sam wants nothing more than to help her moms by taking over the family business one day. She’s always out with her sister, Harbor, working on the boats with their mom. Sam is also adopted, like several of her siblings, and believes taking over the family business one day will help solidify her place in the family. Unfortunately, Mom’s business isn’t doing so well and Sam is worried she’ll have to sell her boat and go work for someone else. Sam has the summer to figure out how to save the family business, and fast!
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Just adorable. I loved this MG book about a non-nuclear family and how it addresses having two moms, adopted siblings and how they all love each other so much. This one reads on the younger side of MG. Great job with the first novel in the series.
CW: adoption, homophobia
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Sam wants nothing more than to help her moms by taking over the family business one day. She’s always out with her sister, Harbor, working on the boats with their mom. Sam is also adopted, like several of her siblings, and believes taking over the family business one day will help solidify her place in the family. Unfortunately, Mom’s business isn’t doing so well and Sam is worried she’ll have to sell her boat and go work for someone else. Sam has the summer to figure out how to save the family business, and fast!
⚓️
Just adorable. I loved this MG book about a non-nuclear family and how it addresses having two moms, adopted siblings and how they all love each other so much. This one reads on the younger side of MG. Great job with the first novel in the series.
CW: adoption, homophobia
scoutabout's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
therearenobadbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
In a family with five kids, two moms, and a dog that eats everything in front of him Sam is not the oldest and she is adopted. Her fear of not securing a place in this family leads her to extra worry when she overhears her Mom will sell their boat and will work for someone else. Sam wants to save her moms' business and prove her worth (she's even worried that being the one who doesn't know how to swim will be against her), but she learns a great and valuable lesson about love, friendship, trust, and family instead. These adventures in The House in Sunrise Lagoon are full of summer be bed, activities, and mood. It's as if I can smell the salty water and hear the seascape, celebrating the 4th of July. I love Summer.
I also love how all the kids have different personalities and add conflict and fun to the plot.
I won this copy during a giveaway hosted by the publisher.
I also love how all the kids have different personalities and add conflict and fun to the plot.
I won this copy during a giveaway hosted by the publisher.