The Glorious Adventures of the Sunshine Queen

In this engaging adventure by Geraldine McCaughrean, Cissy and Kookie are swept away from their mundane school life when a diphtheria outbreak leads them to the Bright Lights Theater Company's unconventional summer home—a shipwrecked paddle steamer on the flooded Missouri River. Their journey is filled with unexpected twists, including dramatic performances, river gamblers, and irate lawmen, ultimately culminating in a moment where Cissy confronts challenges she never anticipated in pursuit of her dreams in show business. This humorous and heartfelt tale promises an exhilarating ride down the river of life.