My Heart is Laughing
Published on 1. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-877579-51-6 (ISBN)
Description
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. From the author of the critically acclaimed My Happy Life.
Reviews / Votes
"Salty and sweet, this is umami for the emerging reader." -starred, The Horn Book Magazine "Keep this volume in mind as an accessible chapter book for younger children and a riveting readaloud choice for the classroom." -starred, Booklist "Eriksson's plentiful black-and-white line drawings expressively show joy and distress and perfectly complement the story.... Genuine feelings such as humor, honesty, and heartbreak will leave readers yearning for Dani to return once again." -starred, School Library Journal "This deeply respectful book validates and celebrates the daily challenges of being a child in today's world." -Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 6 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
241 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-877579-51-6 (9781877579516)
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Persons
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.