The Sun Will Come Out

Author: Joanne Levy

(1 review)

Bea is certain this is going to be the worst summer ever.

In this novel for middle-grade readers, painfully shy Beatrice Gelman ends up at summer camp all by herself.

(1 review)

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Summary

Bea is certain this is going to be the worst summer ever.

In this novel for middle-grade readers, painfully shy Beatrice Gelman ends up at summer camp all by herself.

Description

Twelve-year-old Bea Gelman and her best friend Frankie are planning the BEST SUMMER EVER at Camp Shalom—a sleep-away camp. But at the last minute, Frankie bows out, leaving painfully shy Bea on her own. Just talking to strangers causes Bea to break out into ugly, blotchy hives. As if the hives weren't bad enough, Bea gets pranked by a couple of girls in her cabin and is betrayed by someone she thought was a new friend. Bea has had enough! She decides to spend her summer in the infirmary far away from everything that’s stressing her out. No more boys (including her crush, Jeremy), no more horrible mean girls, and no more fake friends! At the infirmary, Bea meets Harry, a boy facing challenges way more intense than stress breakouts. Inspired by Harry’s strength and positive outlook, Bea decides to face her fears—in a big way.

The Sun Will Come Out is a funny and heartwarming account of a shy girl’s first summer away from home, where she learns she really can do anything and that silver linings can be found just about anywhere.

Critic Reviews

“"The story gives voice to the experience of Jewish preteens; chronic illness and disability are also sensitively tackled in this complex tale about difference, acceptance, and self-confidence. A heartfelt tear-jerker about love, friendship, and courage."”

“An endearing coming-of-age story that will make you laugh, cheer, and warm your soul.”

About the Author

Joanne Levy is the author of a number of books for young people, including Double Trouble and Fish Out of Water in the Orca Currents line and the middle-grade novels Crushing It and the Red Maple Award–nominated Small Medium At Large. She lives in Clinton, Ontario.