The standalone sequel to the acclaimed illustrated chapter book, My Happy Life. Dani's been trying her best to stay happy ever since her best friend Ella moved away. But when some girls in Dani's class start being cruel to her, it starts a chain of rather unhappy events... It would all be okay if only Ella would move back.

"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
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. The illustrator Eva Eriksson is one of Sweden's best-loved illustrators of picture books. She has received the Astrid Lindgren prize and the prestigious August award.

Reviews

"Its emotionally resonant story is universal ... Keep this volume in mind as an accessible chapter book for younger children and a riveting readaloud choice for the classroom."

-- Starred review, Booklist (US)

"Lagercrantz's text is funny, real, and full of fresh, convincing detail. Eriksson's line drawings brilliantly portray facial expressions and body language ... Salty and sweet, this is umami for the emerging reader."

-- Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine (US)

"Eriksson's plentiful black-and-white line drawings expressively show joy and distress and perfectly complement the story. Lagercrantz has the ability to develop her characters fully, while keeping the story approachable for young readers just wanting to tackle chapter books."

-- Starred Review, School Library Journal (US)

"Its emotionally resonant story is universal ... Keep this volume in mind as an accessible chapter book for younger children and a riveting readaloud choice for the classroom."

-- Starred review, Booklist (US)

"Lagercrantz's text is funny, real, and full of fresh, convincing detail. Eriksson's line drawings brilliantly portray facial expressions and body language ... Salty and sweet, this is umami for the emerging reader."

-- Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine (US)

"Eriksson's plentiful black-and-white line drawings expressively show joy and distress and perfectly complement the story. Lagercrantz has the ability to develop her characters fully, while keeping the story approachable for young readers just wanting to tackle chapter books."

-- Starred Review, School Library Journal (US)


Awards
Joint winner of Best Middle Grade Books 2014 (United States) and Best Books of 2014 2014 (United States) and Outstanding International Books of 2015 2015 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9781877579516
Author Rose Lagercrantz
Format Paperback
Page Count 120
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press
Weight(grams) 241g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 154mm * 12mm