My Happy Life (#1 Dani)

Author: Rose Lagercrantz

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General Fields

  • : 20.00 NZD
  • : 9781877467806
  • : Gecko Press
  • : Gecko Press
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  • : 0.275
  • : May 2011
  • : 250mm X 259mm
  • : New Zealand
  • : June 2012
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  • : Rose Lagercrantz
  • : Dani
  • : Paperback
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  • : Eva Eriksson
  • : en
  • : 839.738
  • : 136
  • : YFB
  • : Black and white illustrations
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Barcode 9781877467806
9781877467806

Local Description

Review:

"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)

 

 

Prizes: 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).

Description

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.

Author description

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.