This was an emotional, and touching, story that I was happy to see be told. I am a disabled adult who grew up a child, and I know that the times I spent in the hospital dealing with different issues could be as difficult for my siblings to experience as for me - just in different ways. Seeing the story of Junie, who is going through such a difficult time being without the sister(Anna) that she dearly misses, was sad, but also really inspiring. It was a story that gave a bit of hope not just in the way that Junie spent her summer, but in the very touching conclusion. The artist did a great job at complimenting the story, the colors used and manner of painting gave it such a wistful feel that accompanied the sense of hope Junie holds onto in the story. I would definitely recommend this book to friends of mine who have children especially those who have siblings of children that deal with disabilities and illnesses as sometimes they're forgotten in the chaos, and weight, of everything.