Sunshine Afghanistan A book that carries the

A book that carries the scent of other worlds

when you realize it’s OK

It's boughs are bent with leaves and fruits

and others prefer the daytime for getting some z’s

People have been tinkering with chemistry for thousands of years

Sunshine Afghanistan A book that carries theSet in the northern Minnesota wilderness, a timeless novel about a boy and his imaginary dog explores the legacy of guilt and blameand what really constitutes a family. Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer evokes the summer that changed everything in the life of a boy growing up without a mother. Since as far back as Ben can remember, its been him, his devoted dad, and SunshineBens little dog, who rarely leaves Bens side. It was Mom who did the leaving,