Nicole Melleby

The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash -- Nicole Melleby, Paperback

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From an acclaimed author comes a cheerful, uplifting story of family and belonging, the first in a series perfect for fans of the Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks.

If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things:

One, she isn't the only one of her siblings who is adopted, but she is the only one whose name isn't inspired by the ocean.

Two, she and Harbor always compete with each other to be the best Oldest Sibling--and just about everything else.

And three, she is determined to prove she's a real Ali-O'Connor by taking over the family business, repairing and chartering boats.

Except there's a Capital-P Problem: Her mothers have been Serious Whispering about selling the business before summer's end! Sam needs to come up with a plan, quick, before Harbor finds out. And before Sam loses her chance to inherit the business and be an Ali-O'Connor forever.

Author: Nicole Melleby
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Published: 05/09/2023
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781523523771
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2023 pg. 56

About the Author
Nicole Melleby, a New Jersey native, is the author of highly praised middle-grade books, including the Lambda Literary finalist Hurricane Season and ALA Notable book How to Become a Planet. She lives with her wife and their cats, whose need for attention oddly aligns with Nicole's writing schedule. Visit her online at nicolemelleby.com.

Product Tags:

Ages 9-12, Algonquin Young Readers, Alternative Family, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Emotions & Feelings, Family, Grades 1-3, Grades 6-8, Juvenile Fiction, LGBTQ+, Nicole Melleby, Paperback, Sibling rivalry, Social Themes, The House on Sunrise Lagoon

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