A review by therearenobadbooks
The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash by Nicole Melleby

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.