Publisher's Synopsis
One ordinary Tuesday morning, the lives of all Americans were altered forever. This was especially true for our nation's youngest who struggled to process these events for years to come. The Sun Shone Anyway tells the story of one child's experience on that fateful day.
Ten year-old Lucy is perpetually worried- about homework, piano lessons and surviving the fourth grade. One seemingly normal September day, school lets out early, and everything Lucy knows is changed forever. Her parents and teachers are unable to answer her questions, the things she sees on the news frighten her and she's confused about why. Written in verse, The Sun Shone Anyway examines the events of September 11, 2001, through the eyes of our nation's youngest. This debut novel is a coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of one of the darkest moments in American history.
