When I Am Happiest

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Dani is very happyits the second-to-last day of school, and summer is about to start. But then theres a knock on the classroom door, and Dani is told her father has been in an accident. Hes in hospital! How can she possibly be happy A warm and heartfelt story about Danis love for her dad and her ongoing friendship with Ella. Its a story about sorrow and joyand how life really is.

Reviews

"The genius of these books lies in the simple but original kid details that keep the focus firmly on the young characters. . Nuanced line drawings add microplots . An affecting early chapter book with a hopeful-if not yet altogether happy-ending" -- The Horn Book Magazine (US)
"Warm and realistic; this really is how young people feel and act. It is also how young people find the joy of reading well-crafted fiction." -- The Dominion Post (NZ)
"A delightful book for beginning readers." -- Create a Kids Book (AU)
"The genius of these books lies in the simple but original kid details that keep the focus firmly on the young characters. . Nuanced line drawings add microplots . An affecting early chapter book with a hopeful-if not yet altogether happy-ending" -- The Horn Book Magazine (US)
"Warm and realistic; this really is how young people feel and act. It is also how young people find the joy of reading well-crafted fiction." -- The Dominion Post (NZ)
"A delightful book for beginning readers." -- Create a Kids Book (AU)

Author Bio

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 worlds 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.