"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
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life
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"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
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life
Description
What do you do if your best friend lives in another city and the adults can’t keep their promises about when you’ll see her? You have to sort itout for yourself! Dani’s father is away and Dani is staying with her grandparents. When she is invited to Ella’s party, she thinks of the world’s best gift for the world’s best friend: she, Dani, will be the present! Her grandmother agrees— if she’s brave enough to take the train alone.So Dani sets out on a journey all by herself.
Critic Reviews
“true classics for modern families everywhere” The Times (UK)
“This excellent series shows no signs of losing steam” Horn Book (US)
“The beauty and magic of these books is that, while they are full of sweetness, they embrace reality” starred review, Kirkus (US)
“the serious business of growing up is balanced by a sense of wonder and
flourishes of twinkling humour...” Big Little Books (NZ)
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.
Eva Eriksson is one of the world’s great illustrators. Her awards include the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the August award and she is consistently nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen and other international awards. Eriksson has illustrated numerous books published by Gecko Press including the internationally popular My Happy Life junior fiction series.
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