Country of Origin: Sweden Dani is probably the happiest person she knows. She's happy because she's going to start school. Dani has been waiting to go to school her whole life. Then things get even better-she meets Ella Frida by the swings. After that, Dani and Ella Frida do everything together. They stick together through wet and dry, sun and rain, thick and thin. But then something happens that Dani isn't prepared for . . .

"The My Happy Life series fills a gap of good reading for five- to seven-year-olds. It gives them a proper grown-up reading experience that is accessible but also has emotional weight." Julia Marshall, Publisher

About the Author
Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. Her first book was published in 1973. She has received many of the top Swedish literary awards, including the August Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize.

Reviews

"If only all early chapter books were this beautifully conceived."

-- New York Times Book Review

"This is tender, empathic, empowering and thoughtful early story telling with deft and considered themes. The subject matter and tone are deeply respectful of younger readers, their needs, concerns and experiences"

-- Bookwagon (UK)

"Working beautifully with the text and usually given more space on the page, these sensitive ink drawings feature clean lines that express emotions through every character's stance, gesture, and expression. A quietly compelling book for young readers."

-- Starred Review, Booklist (US)


Awards
Winner of Notable Children's Book 2014 (United States). Joint winner of Notable Children's Books 2013 (United States). Nominated for German Youth Literature Prize 2012 (Germany).



Book Information
ISBN 9781877467806
Author Rose Lagercrantz
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press