The House on Sunrise Lagoon Sam Make..., Nicole Melleby
The House on Sunrise Lagoon Sam Make..., Nicole Melleby
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The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash

Author: Nicole Melleby

Narrator: Taylor Meskimen

Unabridged: 5 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

From an acclaimed author comes a cheerful, uplifting story of family and belonging, the first in a series perfect for fans of the Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks.

If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O’Connor, you need to know three things:

One, she isn’t the only one of her siblings who is adopted, but she is the only one whose name isn't inspired by the ocean.

Two, she and Harbor always compete with each other to be the best Oldest Sibling—and just about everything else.

And three, she is determined to prove she's a real Ali-O'Connor by taking over the family business, repairing and chartering boats.

Except there's a Capital-P Problem: Her mothers have been Serious Whispering about selling the business before summer's end! Sam needs to come up with a plan, quick, before Harbor finds out. And before Sam loses her chance to inherit the business and be an Ali-O'Connor forever. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on June 09, 2023

I've got the perfect wholesome summer pride rec for you! If you've been here for a minute, you might remember just how much I loved Camp QUILTBAG which is co-authored by Nicole Melleby and ever since, I've been trying to read all of her books. Thanks to @algonquinyr I was able to get my hands on the......more

Goodreads review by Scarlett on February 28, 2025

Very cute and I am super excited to read the next ones!......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on May 03, 2023

This is the first story in an adorable series! Follow 11 year old Samantha as she tries to save her families business! She is going to prove this summer that she is an official Ali-O'Connor even though she is adopted by being the one who repairs the charter boats her family works on. My 10 year old......more


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Praise for The Science of Being Angry:

"This emotional read shows the power of friendship and family without omitting the work that goes into loving someone."—Booklist, starred review

"A strong recommendation for readers who enjoy contemplative, character-driven stories like those by Ashley Herring Blake."—School Library Journal, starred review

Praise for How to Become a Planet:

"Sprinkled with astronomy-related metaphors related to a planet’s properties, this acutely observed, authentically told tale by Melleby thoughtfully portrays Pluto’s relationship with her worried single mother, the girl’s urgent desire to 'be fixed,' and her intense—and at times overpowering—depressive episodes."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A raw yet honest portrayal of a young person’s experience with depression, this is a must-read for both middle grade readers and the teachers, counselors, parents, and other adults who interact daily with youth undergoing similar experiences."—School Library Journal, starred review

Praise for In the Role of Brie Hutchens. . .:

"This funny, tender, and heart-wrenching story will have readers calling for an encore."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Melleby paints Brie as a recognizable teen. . . Wrenching and genuine."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

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