Sunny Vol. 1by Wolfen MoonsgetReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk. Publisher
Credits Grade: 9 Sunny explores the lives of several children of wildly different temperaments living in a foster home, their complicated interactions with and feelings towards each other, their caretakers, the boundaries and restrictions of their home, their biological families, outsiders, and themselves. "Sunny" is the broken-down car they use as a clubhouse -- as well as a metaphorical vehicle for escapism, as they imagine themselves travelling to other world, or even home. It's a slice-of-life work, often quiet and contemplative even as some of the children are rambunctious.Haruo, Kenji, and Makio are my fave caracters, but even the oft-annoying and repulsive Junsuke and the mentally-stunted (and therefore not very conversational) Taro have much to add the story. In fact, the chapter story, which focuses on Junsuke's toddler brother and Taro, is the sweetest, finally making Taro a fave too. The art, while clearly manga, has a rough, indie quality. It's not always pretty, but then, it's also not a shoujo. The book is hard-bound and durable, the pages a bit thicker than the usual manga, with some being full-colour. Overall, I like it, both art- and story-wise. The book says it's for readers 13 and up, and I both agree and recommend it for teens and older. I am concerned about the $22.99 price tag, though; it could make collecting the series hard to afford (although you can apparently get a digital copy for $9.99). I do think it would be a good series to have in a middle or high school library, where such binding would be beneficial. Written: May 12, 2013
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