See You When I See You (My Happy Life) - Hardcover

Lagercrantz, Rose

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1776571290 ISBN 13: 9781776571291

Publisher: Gecko Press ™, 2017

Synopsis

A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter book series that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life.

Dani is going on a school trip to the zoo, and the teacher tells the children how to stay safe and not get lost. But Dani gets separated from the others. Suddenly another class is rushing up to the path―and at the back of the noisy crowd is someone she recognizes: Ella! The good friends are so happy to be together again, and Ella wants to play. What should Dani do? Follow her best friend in the world or do as the teacher said? The first, of course!

About this title

About the Author:

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 Award.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 2–5—In this fifth installment centered on best friends Dani and Ella, the young girls are surprisingly reunited. During her school's field trip to the zoo, Dani has strict instructions not to get separated. When Dani spots Ella with another school group, she and Ella pair up to embark on an adventure. Realizing they have been missed, the girls work hard to evade capture so they can spend more special time together. Lagercrantz has the ability to create genuine voices in both girls and other characters, including Ella's father and his girlfriend, Sophie. As with the prior titles, Dani and Ella grapple with realistic emotions, including jealousy, sadness, and joy. The overarching theme of friendship comes through strongly as the girls worry about being separated again. Translated from Swedish, this pleasant offering features Eriksson's distinctive black-and-white drawings. VERDICT Another gem in a sweet series. Though it doesn't have the flash and glitter of other, more popular chapter books, the fully realized characters in these titles will make a lifelong impression on young readers.—Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA

About this edition

• Publisher: Gecko Press ™
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1776571290
• ISBN 13: 9781776571291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152
• Illustrator: Eriksson Eva