Ways to Share Joy

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A lovely cast of characters, delightfully relatable dilemmas and solutions, and a character with an authentic voice. A tale of family and friendship that exudes pure joy. * Kirkus Reviews * Move over Ramona Quimby, Portland has another neighbor you have to meet! * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE * Watson warmly weaves together slice-of-life moments that capture youthful doubt alongside moments of loss and joy, showing a tight-knit family navigating difficulties with plenty of courage and plenty of love. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE * Beautifully rendered. . . . A strong start to a new middle-grade series. * Booklist, starred review, on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE * A fresh beginning to a new chapter book series featuring a girl who can coax out sunshine from behind the darkest storm. * Shelf Awareness, starred review, on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE * One can only imagine that Ramona Quimby would have a lot of fun cooking up adventures with this new girl in town. * New York Times Book Review on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE * Middle graders who like realistic fiction will enjoy getting to know this earnest girl and her supportive family. * School Library Connection on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE * The theme of loving family and friends even through difficult times will resonate with readers. * School Library Journal on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE *