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My Name is Sunshine Simpson

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Book Synopsis

Meet Sunshine Simpson – a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.

Sunshine Simpson’s larger-than-life Grandad is always telling her to get out and find her own adventures, but unfortunately BAD LUCK has a habit of coming her way.

Her new friend Evie is fast becoming a FRENEMY, her home haircut is a DISASTER, and the school showcase is so STRESSFUL! Everything seems to be going wrong! Especially with Grandad getting older every week.

Sunshine needs to find her voice, but can she break through the clouds to stand tall, stand proud, and show the world she can shine?

Our Review Panel says...

This is an uplifting story about self-belief, heritage and community.

Sunshine feels utterly ordinary, especially when a special school assembly challenges everyone to showcase what makes them unique. Surrounded by vibrant family members, particularly her effervescent Grandad, Sunshine struggles to find her own special talent. As everyday stresses mount, Sunshine grapples with a growing sense of inadequacy. The story follows her journey to follow Grandad’s advice to seek her own adventures, stand proud and shine.

Sunshine begins to embrace her unique identity and rich Jamaican heritage, making this an assured and wonderfully readable debut with an interesting cultural backdrop. Author GM Linton visited our blog to tell us more about how the Windrush Generation inspired the series.

Told with heart and humour, this relatable read will go down a treat in Year 5.