My Heart is Laughing
Published on 1. May 2014
120 pages
978-1-927271-29-2 (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
Illustrations
Illustrations, black and white
File size
7,52 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-927271-29-2 (9781927271292)
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Rose Lagercrantz
My Heart is Laughing
Book
09/2014
Gecko Press
€35.60
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Persons
Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. She has received many 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.
