Graphic Novel Review: Sunny Makes Her Case
Sunny Makes Her Case is a entertaining and relatable graphic novel that mixes humor, determination, and social awareness. It follows Sunny, a spirited middle-schooler, as she navigates friendship drama, school projects, and a community cause close to her heart. Read on for a review of the graphic novel Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm.

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Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm is the fifth book in the Sunny series, and it’s a fun and relatable story about figuring out where you belong during middle school. Sunny feels left out when she notices all her friends have hobbies and activities that they love, while she hasn’t found hers yet. Things start to change when her friend Arun introduces her to the debate club. Even though it’s just the two of them, Sunny starts to find her place and discovers that debate is more than just arguing—it’s a mix of strategy, research, and quick thinking.
Sunny has fun with her new activity, but debate also becomes challenging as competitions begin. Along the way, she grows closer to her friends and starts noticing that things are changing in her life. For example, her friend Tony has been trying to ask her on a date, and she realizes that growing up means navigating new feelings and situations. By the end of the book, Sunny’s debate team wins a competition, and Tony finally asks her out. These milestones help Sunny understand that everyone has their own unique talents and path.
The story’s colorful and intricate illustrations really make the characters and events come alive. The graphic novel format, with its dynamic comic strip-style panels and expressive art captures Sunny’s emotions and experiences.
Sunny Makes Her Case is perfect for 8-12-year-olds who enjoy graphic novels and are figuring out where they fit in. It’s a story with an important message: everyone has their own talents, and staying true to yourself will help you find where you belong.
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