The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor by Nicole Melleby - ISBN: 9781643753126
Hardcover
Basketball, crushes, and family decisions: Harbor’s summer changes everything.

The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor

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  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    25 June 2024

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Summary

If you want to get to know Harbor Moore, you need to know three things:

  1. Sometimes she signs her name Harbor Ali-O’Connor to match her siblings.
  2. She misses her dad a lot, but she doesn’t want to be away from her moms and siblings, either.
  3. She just might have her first crush.

Harbor is excited to spend the summer working on her jump shot in an elite basketball league. But the games take place near her dad’s house—hours away from her belove…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781643753126
ISBN-10:1643753126
Author:Nicole Melleby
Publisher:Workman Publishing
Imprint:Algonquin Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:25 June 2024
Weight:320g
Dimensions:216mm x 146mm x 24mm
Series:The House on Sunrise Lagoon
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Moments of madcap humor and familial warmth characterize this emotionally generous summer tale from Melleby, which showcases the author’s command of fully realized characterization and distinct relationship dynamics.” -Publishers Weekly (The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash)

“Layered family dynamics run through the heart of this character-driven story in which the love and devotion shared are as sure as the tides… An enjoyable and heartwarming read.” -Kirkus Reviews (The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash)

“The Ali-O’Connors are an appealing bunch, each with their own quirks and foibles. The rivalry between Sam (who is adopted) and slightly older sister Harbor (Mom’s biological child) is both believable and heart-wrenching at times; Marina (also adopted) is book-loving and reserved; and younger twins Cordelia and Lir (Mama’s biological children) add humorous, relatable moments to the story. Perhaps most heartwarming is the tentative alliance that develops between Sam and Harbor as they team up to help Mom.” -Booklist (The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash)

“This second series installment focuses on symptoms of severe anxiety emerging within a loving support network. Readers will appreciate the boisterous family dynamics and thoughtful treatment of mental health concerns. Entertaining and satisfying.” -Kirkus Reviews (The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the Middle)

About The Author

Nicole Melleby

Nicole Melleby, a New Jersey native, is the author of highly praised middle-grade books, including the Lambda Literary finalist Hurricane Season, ALA Notable book How to Become a Planet, Camp QUILTBAG (co-written with A. J. Sass), and The House on Sunrise Lagoon series. She’s also the author of Sunny and Oswaldo, her debut picture book. She lives with her wife and their cats, whose need for attention oddly aligns with Nicole’s writing schedule.

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